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How would you prepare boric anhydride from boric acid ?

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To prepare boric anhydride (B2O3) from boric acid (H3BO3), follow these steps: ### Step 1: Heating Boric Acid - Start with boric acid (H3BO3). - Heat the boric acid at a temperature of about 100 degrees Celsius. ### Step 2: Formation of Metaboric Acid - Upon heating, boric acid loses a molecule of water (H2O) and converts to metaboric acid (HBO2). ...
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