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B3+ ion cannot exist in an aqueous medium because of its:

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Strong reducing property
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Strong oxidising property
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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 B3+ gets hydrolysed to H3BO3.

2B3++6H2O2H3BO3+6H+

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