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Boric acid is used in carrom boards for smooth gliding of pawns because

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`H_(3)BO_(3)` molecules ar loosely chemically bonded and hence soft.

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Its low density makes its fluffy.

C

It si chemically inert with plywood.

D

H-bonding in `H_(3)BO_(3)` give it a layered structure.

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