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On the addition of mineral acid to an aqueous solution of borax, the compound formed is:

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orthoboric acid
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boron hydride
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metabolic acid
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pyroboric acid
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Solution

The correct option is C orthoboric acid

Addition of mineral acid to an aqueous solution of Borax,

Orthoboric acid is formed.

Na2B4O7+2HCl+5H2O4H3BO3+2NaCl

Borax. Hydrochloric Orthoboric acid Sodium chloride Acid

Boric acid is soluble in boiling water. When heated above 170oC, it dehydrates, forming metaboric acid (HBO2):

Acid melts at about 236oC, and when heated above about 300oC further dehydrates, forming tetraboric acid, also called pyroboric acid (H2B4O7).


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