`H_3BO_3` is

A

a monobasic acid and weak Lewis acid

B

a monobasic and weak Bronsted acid

C

a monobasic and strong Lewis acid

D

a tribasic and weak Bronsted acid

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`B(OH)_3 + H_2O to [B(OH)_4]^(Theta) + H^(o+)`
` H_3 BO_3` is a monobasic acid and acts as a weak Lewis acid by accepting `overset(Theta)OH` ions.
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