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Which of the following correctly explains the nature of boric acid in aqueous medium :

A

`H_3 BO_3 overset (H_2 O)rarr H_3^+ O + H_2 BO_3^-`

B

`H_3 BO_3 overset (2 H_2O)rarr 2H_3^+ O + HBO_3^(2-)`

C

`H_3 BO_3 overset (3H_2 O)rarr 3 H_3^+ O + HBO_3^(3-)`

D

`H_3 BO_3 overset (H_2 O)rarr B(OH)_4^(-) + H^+`.

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The correct Answer is:
D
`H_3 BO_3` is weak, Lewis monobasic acid and shows the given equilibrium.
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