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Boric acid (H(3)BO(3)) has...

Boric acid `(H_(3)BO_(3))` has

A

Trigonal structure

B

Tetrahedral structure

C

Layer structure, , in which `BO_3` units are linked by oxygen

D

Layer structure, in which planar `BO_3` units are linked by hydrogen bonding

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The correct Answer is:
D
It is a layered structure and `BO_3` units are linkes by Hydrogen bonding
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