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H(3)BO(3) is....

`H_(3)BO_(3)` is.

A

a monobasic acid and weak Lewis acid.

B

a monobasic and weak Bronsted acid.

C

a monobasic and strong Lewis acid.

D

a tribasic and weak Bronsted acid.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`B(OH)_(3) + H_(2) O hArr [B(OH)_(4)]^(Ө) + H_(3) O^(oplus)`.
`H_(3)BO_(3)` is a monobasic acid and acts as a weak Lewis acud by accepting `overset (Ө) O H` ions.
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