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If the formula of Borax is Na 2 B 4 O x (OH) y .zH 2 O, then x + y + z =______
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17
(17) The crude name of borax is Tincal. It has the molecular formula NaB 4 O 5 .10H 2 O and structural formula of borax is Na 2 [B 4 O 5 (OH) 4 ]. 8H 2 O Based on the structural formula, x = 5, y = 4 and z = 8 (x + y + z) = 5 + 4 + 8 = 17
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