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Boric acid is polymeric due to :...

Boric acid is polymeric due to :

A

its acidic nature.

B

the presence of hydrogen bonds.

C

its monobasic nature.

D

its geometry.

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The correct Answer is:
B
In boric acid each B atom is `sp^(2)` hybridized and contains `BO_(3)^(3-)` units which are held together by hydrogen bonds.
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