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Orthoboric acid (H(3)BO(3)) commonly kno...

Orthoboric acid `(H_(3)BO_(3))` commonly known as boric acid behaves as a

A

strong monobasic acid

B

weak tribasic acid

C

weak dibasic acid

D

very weak monobasic acid

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The correct Answer is:
D
`B(OH)_(3)+2H_(2)O hArr H_(3)O^(+) + [B(OH)_(4)]^(-)` , `pK_(a) = 9.25`
It does not donate protons like most inorganic acids but rather it accepts `OH^(-)`.
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