NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Some p-Block Elements: Uses MCQ

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UsesMediumQuestion 37024

Question

Boric acid is best described as a:

  1. A
    weak monobasic Lewis acid
    Correct
  2. B
    strong dibasic acid
  3. C
    strong oxidising base
  4. D
    metallic hydride

Correct answer

weak monobasic Lewis acid

Explanation

It accepts hydroxide ion and behaves as a Lewis acid.