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H3BO3 is

A
Monobasic and weak Lewis acid
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Monobasic and strong Lewis acid
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Monobasic and weak Bronsted acid
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Tribase and weak Bronsted acid
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Solution

The correct option is A Monobasic and weak Lewis acid
B in H3BO3 is electron deficient and therefore, it is a Lewis acid. It accepts OH ion from water liberating a proton. Therefore, it behaves as a monobasic acid.

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