Which of the following is a false statement about boric acid, H_3 BO_3

1.	Which of the following is a false statement about boric acid, H_3 BO_3?
Answer» It is a strong tribasic acid. It does not act as proton donor but acts as a LEWIS acid by accepting hydroxyl ion. It is PREPARED by acidifying an aqueous SOLUTION of boric acid. It has a layer STRUCTURE in which planar `BO_3` units are joined by hydrogen bonds. Solution :It is a strong tribasic acid.

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