Question
Question: Boric acid is polymeric due to :...
Boric acid is polymeric due to :
A
Its acidic nature
B
The presence of hydrogen bonds
C
Its monobasic nature
D
Its geometry
Answer
The presence of hydrogen bonds
Explanation
Solution
In the solid state, the B(OH)3 units are hydrogen bonded together in to two dimensional sheet with almost hexagonal symmetry.
