Aqueous solution of which of the following boron compounds will be strongly basic in nature?
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
(borax) hydrolyzes in water to give (weak acid) and (strong base), resulting in a strongly basic solution. The other compounds either hydrolyze to give weakly basic or neutral solutions.
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