The following sequence of reactions are used to convert Borax into Boron. Na2[B4O5(OH)4].8H2OX−→H3BO3△−→B2O3Y→BBoron Reagents X and Y are respectively:
A
Base, Al
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B
Acid,C
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C
Base,Fe
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D
Acid,Mg
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Solution
The correct option is D Acid,Mg Borax in acidic medium gives boric acid, which upon heating forms B2O3, then it is reduced by Mg to form boron. B2O3NaorMg−−−−−−→B+MgO