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Borax is uded as a cleaning agent because on dissolving in water, it gives

A

alkaline solution

B

acidic solution

C

bleaching solution

D

basic solution.

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a
Borax dissolves in water to given alkaline solutions
`Na_(2)B_(4)O_(7)+2H_(2)O to underset("strong base")(2NaOH) +underset("werk acid")(H_(3)BO_(3))`
Borax is therefore used as a water softener and cleasing agent.
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