Boric acid is prepared from borax by the action of

HCl

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NaOH

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C O_{2}

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N a_{2} C O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A HCl
Boric acid is prepared by acidifying an aqueous solution of borax. The reaction is as follows:
$N a_{2} B_{4} O_{7} + 2 H C l + 5 H_{2} O \to 2 N a C l + 4 H_{3} B O_{3}$
Hence option a is correct.

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