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`H_(3)BO_(3)` is :A. monobasic and weak lewis acidB. monobasic and weak Bronsted acidC. monobasic and strong Lewis acidD. tribasic and weak Bronsted acid

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`B(OH)_(3)+2H_(2)O hArr [B(OH)_(4)]^(-)+H_(3)O^(+)`
Here, Boron completes its octet by accepting the `OH^(-)` from water molecule.So boric acid `H_(3)BO_(3)` is monobasic and weak Lewis acid and not proton donor (as it does not give proton). Back-bonding in `H_(3)BO_(3)` makes it weak.


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