When borax is dissolved in water...

When borax is dissolved in water

A

`B(OH)_(3)` is formed only

B

`[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)` is formed only

C

both `B(OH)_(3)` and `[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)` are formed

D

`[B_(3)O_(3)(OH)_(4)]^(-)` is formed only

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The correct Answer is:

C

When borax is ……….
`[B_(4)O_(5)(OH)_(4)]^(2-)+5H_(2)OhArr2B(OH)_(3)+2[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)`
or
`[B_(4)O_(7)]^(2-)+7H_(2)Orarr2B(OH)_(3)+2[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)`

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