Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
All of the following give orthoboric acid except
A
\ceB2H6+H2O−>
B
\ceB2H6+HCl−>
C
\ceNa2B4O7+H2SO4(aq)−>
D
\ceCa2B6O11+SO2(aq)−>
Answer
\ceB2H6+HCl−>
Explanation
Solution
B2H6+HCl−>B2H5Cl+H2 (a) B2H6+6H2O−>2H3BO3+6H2 (c) Na2B4O7+H2SO4+5H2O−>Na2SO4+4H3BO3 (d) Ca2B6O11+4SO2+11H2O−>2Ca(HSO3)2+6H3BO3