Boric acid is a very weak acid but in presence of certain organic compounds, it acts as a strong acid. Which one of the following organic compounds can affect such change?

Glycerol

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Acetic acid

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Ethyl alcohol

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Ethylene

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Solution

The correct option is A Glycerol
The correct option is (A).
Explanation:
Boric acid forms a stable cyclic complex with polyhydroxy compounds like glycerol. This helps in the release of $H^{+}$ as $H_{3} O^{+}$ and therefore boric acid acts as a strong acid. This is not possible with compounds such as acetic acid, ethyl alcohol and ethylene.

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