Statement-I : In water, orthoboric acid behaves as a weak monobasic acid.
Statement-II : In water, orthoboric acid acts as a proton donor.

Options

A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
C. Statement is True Statement 2 is False
D. Statement-his False, Statement 2-is-Free

Answer

C

Explanation

`H_(3)BO_(3)` (orthoboric acid) is a weak lewis acid.
`H_(3)BO_(3)+H_(2)Oleftrightarrow(OH)_(4)+H`
It does not donate proton rather it acceptors oH form water