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On the addition of mineral acid to an aqueous solution of borax, the following compound is(a) Orthoboric acid(b) Boron hydride(c) Pyroboric acid(d) Metaboric acid
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When a mineral acid is added to an aqueous solution of borax, it reacts to form Orthoboric acid. The chemical equation for this reaction is given as: \[Na_2B_4O_7 + 2HCl + 5H_2O \rightarrow 4H_3BO_3 + 2NaCl\] Show more…
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