Boric acid is an acid because its molecule

Options

A. contains replaceable `H^(+)` ion
B. gives up a proton
C. accepts `OH^(-)` from water releasing proton
D. combines with proton from water molecule

Answer

C

Explanation

Boric acid is electron deficient so accept l.p. of electron from water
`B(OH)_(3)+H-Ohto[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)+H^(+)`.