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Why is boric acid polymeric ?

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Boric acid has layer like lattice. In this structure planar, `BO_3` units are joined. by hydrogen bonds and forms a polymeric structure.
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  • Boric acid is polymer due to

    A
    its acidic nature
    B
    the presence of hydrogen bonds
    C
    its mono basic nature
    D
    its geometry

  • Boric acid is polymer due to

    A
    its acidic nature
    B
    the presence of hydrogen bonds
    C
    its mono basic nature
    D
    its geometry

  • Boric acid is polymer due to

    A
    its acidic nature
    B
    the presence of hydrogen bonds
    C
    its mono basic nature
    D
    its geometry

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