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Question
When aqueous solution of borax is acidified with hydrochloric acid, a white crystalline solid is formed which is soapy to touch. Is this solid acidic or basic in nature? Explain.
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Solution
When aqueous solution of borax is acidified with hydrochloric acid, boric acid is produced. As the name says, boric acid is acidic in nature but weak acid. Unlike protonic acid, boric acid is monobasic acid,
It accepts electrons from the hydroxyl group of water and forms [B(OH4]–.
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