When Borax is dissolved in water

is formed

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and are formed

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Solution

The correct option is C
and are formed

On dissolving in water an alkaline solution is
$N a_{2} B_{4} O_{7} + H_{2} O ⇋ 2 N a O H + 4 H_{3} B O_{3}$
Strong base weak acid

$B (O H)_{3} + H_{2} O \to [B (O H)_{4}]^{-} + H^{+}$

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