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Why is boric acid considered as a weak acid ?

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`B (OH)_(3) + H_(2) O hArr [B(OH)_(4)]^(Ө) + H^(oplus)`
Boric acid is not able to release `H^(oplus)` ion on its own. It receives `overset (Ө) O H` ion from water molecule to complete its octet and in turn releases `H^(oplus)` ions.
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