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

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

A

monobasic and weak Lewis acid

B

monobasic and weak Bronsted acid

C

monobasic and strong Lewis acid

D

tribasic and weak Bronsted acid

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H_(3)BO_(3)` accepts `OH^(-)` to act as weak monobasic Lewis acid
`H_(3)BO_(3)+H_(2)OtoB(OH)_(4)^(-)+H^(+)`
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