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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statements about 
is not correct?
A
It has a layer structure in which planar 
units are joined by hydrogen bonds.
units are joined by hydrogen bonds.
B
It does not act as proton donor but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting hydroxyl ion.
C
It is a strong tribasic acid.
D
It is prepared by acidifying an aqueous solution of borax.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
is a weak monobasic acid. We know that 
. Therefore, it is a weak monobasic acid.
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