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Which of the following imparts green color to the burner flame?A. `B(OMe)_(3)`B. `Na(OMe)`C. `Al(OMe)`D. `Sn(OH)_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
A mixture of ethyl alcohol (or methyl alcohol) with boric acid burns with green edged flame due to the formation of volatile ethyl (or methyl) borate:
`H_(3)BO_(3) + 3CH_(3)OH rarr underset("Methyl borate")(B(OCH_(3))_(3))+3H_(2)O`


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