Question

Boric acid s is acid because its molecules

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

• Boric acid behaves as a Lewis acidand accepts (OH)- ions from water. It doesnot dissociate to produce ions rather forms metaborate ion and in turn release ions. Hence, boric acid is considered a weak acid.
• Boric acid is an exclusively monobasic acid and is not a proton donor, but rather accepts a hydroxyl ion (a Lewis acid) to form the tetrahedral anion B O H 4 − (eqn (1))........................