Question

$H_{3}BO_{3}$ is acidic because it

• A. liberates $H^{+}$ ions
• B. accepts $OH^{-}$ ions
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

accepts $OH^{-}$ ions

Answer 2

${B(OH)3 + H2O -> [B(OH)4]- + H+}$ $B(OH)_3$ behaves as a Lewis acid by accepting $OH^-$ ion of water.