Which of the following statement is not true about boric acid?

It is a strong dibasic acid.

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It acts as Lewis acid.

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It is monobasic acid.

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It is a weak acid.

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Solution

The correct option is A
It is a strong dibasic acid.

Boric acid is a weak monobasic acid. It is not a protonic acid but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting electrons from a hydroxyl ion.

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