$B^{3 +}$ ion can not exist in aqueous solution because of its :

strong reducing ability

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strong oxidizing ability

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small size and large charge

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large size and small charge

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Solution

The correct option is C small size and large charge
On account of higher charge density i.e. charge/size ratio it gets hydrolysed forming $H_{3} B O_{3}$ .
$2 B^{3 +} + 6 H_{2} O ⟶ 2 H_{3} B O_{3} + 6 H^{+}$

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