MCQ
Boric acid is an acid because its molecule
  • accepts $OH^-$ from water
  • B
    combines with proton from water molecule
  • C
    contains replaceable $H^+$ ion
  • D
    gives up a proton

Answer

Correct option: A.
accepts $OH^-$ from water
a
$B(OH)_3 + OH^-\to [B(OH)_4]^-$

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