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1. How is orthoboric acid prepared? 2. Account for the acidic nature of orthoboric acid. |
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Answer» 1. Orthoboric acid is prepared by acidifying an aqueous solution of borax. Na2B4O7 + 2HCl + 5H2O → 2NaCl + 4B(OH)3 2. Orthoboric acid is a weak nono basic acid. It acts as a Lewis acid by accepting electrons from a hydroxyl ion. B(OH)3 + 2HOH → [B(OH)3]- + H3O+ |
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