Question
Explain the extraction of boric acid from,
- Borax
- Colemanite
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Answer
1. Borax – Borax is treated with hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid or nitric acid to give boric acid.
2. Colemanite – Colemanite is boiling with water, to give boric acid.
2. Colemanite – Colemanite is boiling with water, to give boric acid.
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