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An aqueous solution of borax is...

An aqueous solution of borax is

A

Neutral

B

Amphoteric

C

Basic

D

Acidic

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c.Borax is a salt of strong base and weak acid
`Na_(2)B_(4)O_(7)+7H_(2)Otounderset("base")underset("Strong")(2NaOH)+underset("acid")underset("Weak")(4B(OH)_(3))`
Therefore, aqueous solution will be basic in nature.
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