When borax is dissolved in water :

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Compounds of Boron and Aluminium Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 12, 2026

B(OH)3 is formed only

[B(OH)4]– is formed only

Both B(OH)3 and [B(OH)4]– are formed

[B3O3(OH)4]– is formed only

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct answer is:

[B4O5(OH)4]2– + 5H2O 2B(OH)3 + 2[B(OH)4]–

[B4O7]2– + 7H2O 2B(OH)3 + 2[B(OH)4]–

Previous Question Next Question

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.