In borax-bead test, there is formation of transparent bead of:
A
NaPO3 and NaBO2
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B
NaBO2 and Na2B4O7
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C
NaBO2 and B2O3
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D
NaPO3 and B2O3
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Solution
The correct option is CNaBO2 and B2O3 Borax on heating loses water molecules and swells up and this on further heating turns into a transparent liquid which is a transparent bead called borax bead. Na2B4O7.10H2OΔ−→Na2B4O7Δ−→2NaBO2+B2O3 Sodium metaborate Boric anhydride