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Explain the structure of boric acid.

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`to` Boric acid has a layer lattice:
`to` In this layer lattice planar. `BO_3` units are joined by hydrogen bonds.
`to` The structure of Boric acid is polymeric as shown in following figure.

`to` In the above structure dotted lines represents the hydrogen bonds
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