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pKa of boric acid in water is nearly 9.0...

pKa of boric acid in water is nearly 9.00. On adding glucose in boric acid solution, pKa of reaction becomes:

A

`gt 9`

B

`lt 9`

C

Remains 9

D

can be either `gt 9 or lt 9`

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The correct Answer is:
B

On adding glucose, Boric acid forms stable chelated complex & its acidic character increases, `Ka uarr pKa darr`
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