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Published on: August 11, 2026
Boric acid is an acid because its molecule:
A
Contains replaceable 
ion
ion
B
Gives up a proton
C
Accepts 
from water releasing proton
from water releasing proton
D
Combines with proton from water molecule
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Lewis acids are substances whose octet is incomplete and accept electrons.
Boric acid is a monobasic weak acid. It does not liberate 
ion but accepts electrons from 
ion i.e., behaves as Lewis acid.
The structure of 
is as shown below, where the octet of boron in 
is incomplete.
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