Draw the structureof boricacid showinghydrogenbonding. Which speciesis present in water ? What is the hybridisation of boron in this species ?

Draw the structureof boricacid showinghydrogenbonding. Which speciesis

1.	Draw the structureof boricacid showinghydrogenbonding. Which speciesis present in water ? What is the hybridisation of boron in this species ?
Answer» Solution :In water, boric acid is present in form of `[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)` SPECIES . `B(OH)_(3) + 2H_(2)O RARR [B(OH)_(4)]^(-) +H_(3)O^(+)` Since in thisspecies , `[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)`, Bis attachedto fourOH group , therefore , B is `SP^(3)` hybridized.