B3+ ion cannot exist in aqueous solution because of its : | CHEMISTRY - USES OF BORON AND ALUMINIUM AND THEIR COMPOUNDS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

B3+ ion cannot exist in aqueous solution because of its :

A

Strong reducing ability.

B

Strong oxidizing ability.

C

Small size and large charge.

D

Large size and small charge.

Answer

Small size and large charge.

Explanation

Solution

On account of higher charge density i.e. charge/size ratio it gets hydrolysed forming H3BO3.

2B3+ + 6H2O $\longrightarrow$ 2H3BO3 + 6H+