The correct statement (s) for orthoboric acid is/are

Options

A. It behaves as a weak acid in water due to self-ionization
B. Acidity of its aqueous solution increases upon addition of ethylene glycol
C. It has a three-dimensional structure due to hydorgen bonding
D. It is a weak electrolyte in water.

Answer

B, D

Explanation

(a) `H_(3)BO_(3)` does not ionize on over rather it is Lewis acid due to electron deficiency on `B` it accepts `^- OH` from water.
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( c) It has a planar sheet like structure due to hydrogen bonding. It has three-dimensional structure.
(d) `H_(3)BO_(3)` is a weak electrolyte in water.