Question

Why is boric acid not a protonic acid?

Answer 1

Answer:

No , boric acid is not a protic acid. ... It is not a protonic acid but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting electrons from a hydroxyl ion and in turn releases H+ ions.

Answer 2

Answer:

No , boric acid is not a protic acid. Boric acid is a weak monobasic acid. It is not a protonic acid but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting electrons from a hydroxyl ion and in turn releases H+ ions.