Question

Choose the wrong statement in the following with regard to orthoboric acid:

• A. It can be prepared by the hydrolysis of boron trihalide
• B. It is not a protonic acid but acts as a Lewis acid
• C. It has a layer structure
• D. It is freely soluble in cold water
• E. On heating above 370K it forms first metaboric acid which on further heating yields $B_2O_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

It is not a protonic acid but acts as a Lewis acid

Answer 2

The correct option is (B) : It is not a protonic acid but acts as a Lewis acid