Chemistry, asked by Kavneet236, 1 year ago

why is aqueous solution of borax is basic in nature?explain.

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Answered by NowfalNr7

When borax is dissolved in water it ionizes and hydrolysis of borate ion gives OH (the hydroxyl ion) and boric acid. Since boric acid is a weak acid AND Na-OH is strong a alkali an aqueous solution of borax is alkaline in nature.

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