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Boric acid is an acid because its molecu...

Boric acid is an acid because its molecule

A

contains replaceable `H^(+)` ion

B

gives up a proton

C

combines with proton to form water molecule

D

accepts `OH^(-)` from water, releasing proton.

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The correct Answer is:
D
`B(OH)_(3)+H_(2)OhArr[B(OH)_(4)]+H^(+)`
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