Question

Why is boric acid considered as a weak acid?

Answer 1

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Due to low degree of ionization

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• Because it is not able to release H+ ions on its own. It received OH-ions from the water molecule to complete it's octet and in turn release H+ ions.

Answer 2

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♥️Boric acid behaves as a Lewis acid and 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.