Boric acid is an acid because its molecule ___________________.

Accepts

O H^{-}

from water releasing proton

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Combines with proton from water molecule

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Contains replaceable 1-1. ion

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Gives up a proton

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Solution

The correct option is A Accepts $O H^{-}$ from water releasing proton
Boric acid on reacting with water accepts OH- from water leaving behind the H+ ion which makes the solution acidic.

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