Question

An aqueous solution of borax is :

• A. Neutral
• B. Amphoteric
• C. Basic
• D. Acidic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Basic

Answer 2

Na2B4O7 + 7H2O $\overset{\quad Hydrolysis\quad}{\rightarrow}$4H3BO3 + 2NaOH ;

Hence basic due to formation of NaOH which is a stronger base.