Explain the reaction while heating boric acid.

1.	Explain the reaction while heating boric acid.
Answer» On heating orthoboric acid at 370 K or above, it changes to metaboric acid and On further heating, this yields boric oxide B₂O₃. H₃BO₃→HBO₂→B₂O₃

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On heating orthoboric acid at 370 K or above, it changes to metaboric acid and On further heating, this yields boric oxide B₂O₃.

H₃BO₃→HBO₂→B₂O₃

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