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Why is boric acid considered as a weak acid?

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Boric acid cannot release `H^+` ions of its own. It receives `OH^-` ions from water molecules to complete its octet and in turn releases `H^+` ions. Ability of `H_3 BO_3` to gain `OH^-` or to release `H^+` is less
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