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What is the nature of hydroxides and oxides of boron?

A
acidic
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B
basic
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C
neutral
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D
none of these
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Solution

The correct option is A acidic
Boron oxides and hydroxides are acidic in nature.
When they react with water, they produce acids which gives H+ ion. It can denote H+ ion.
eg- B2O3 + 3H2O 2H3BO3
Boric acid
B(OH)3 H2O HBO2
Oxoborinic
acid

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