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Question

Boric acid is prepared from borax by the action of

A

sulphuric acid

B

sodium hydroxide.

C

carbon dioxide

D

sodium carbonate.

Answer

sulphuric acid

Explanation

Solution

${Na_2B_4O_7 + H_2SO_4 + 5 \, H_2O -> Na_2SO_4 + 4 H_3BO_3}$