Borax is converted into crystalline boron by the following steps: BoraxX→H3BO3Δ→B2O3Y−→ΔB Then X and Y are respectively:
A
HCl,Mg
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B
HCl,C
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C
C,Al
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D
HCl,Al
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Solution
The correct option is AHCl,Mg In first step,Boric acid is obtained by treating a hot concentrated solution of borax with hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid. The resulting solution on concentration and cooling gives crystals of boric acid. here acid used is HCl or H2SO4.