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Although boric acid [B(OH)3] contains th...

Although boric acid `[B(OH)_3]` contains three -OH groups, yet it is sparingly soluble in water-why?

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Boric acid molecules form cyclic two-dimensional associated giant molecule through intermolecular hydrogen bonds. So it finds little or no opportunity to form hydrogen bonds with water and is hence, sparingly soluble in water.
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