In the structure of borax, the numbers of boron atoms and B-O-B units, respectively, are :

4 and 5

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4 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is A 4 and 5
The structure of borax is shown. It contains 4 B atoms and 5 B-O-B bonds.
Hence option $A$ is correct.

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In the structure of borax, the numbers of boron atoms and B-O-B units, respectively, are :

The correct option is A 4 and 5The structure of borax is shown. It contains 4 B atoms and 5 B-O-B bonds. Hence option A is correct.

The correct option is A 4 and 5
The structure of borax is shown. It contains 4 B atoms and 5 B-O-B bonds.
Hence option $A$ is correct.