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Boric acid behaves as aweak monobasic acid ,because it doesn't donate protons like most acid but rather accept one OH- ,,therefore act as a lewis acid and is better written as : B(OH)3.
B(OH)3 + 2H2O = H3O+ + [ B(OH)4]-
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'why we use glycerol in estimation of boric acid in given sample'?
boric acid does not react with NaOH directly. When glycerol is added, the mixture behaves as monobasic and so it can be titrated with alkali using phenolphthalein
Is boric acid monoprotic?
Firstly, a monobasic acid is an acid that is capable of giving one proton (H+ ion) in an acid-base reaction. A Lewis acid is a molecular entity that accepts an electron pair from another entity. Boric Acid is a Monobasic Lewis acid. The word "acid" in Boric acid (H3BO3) gives a wrong idea that Boric acid releases protons. Boric acid is not a Bronsted acid, but a Lewis acid (All Bronsted acids are Lewis acids, but the reverse is not always true), that is it accepts electrons and does not release protons. When H3BO3 is added to water, the following reaction takes place: H2O + H3BO3 -> B(OH)4- + H+ This clears up a lot of things. We see that Boric acid forms a borate ion, by accepting the electon-pair of OH-, thus justifying it being a Lewis acid. The second point is that a H+ ion is generated, which would be used up in an acid base reaction. Hence, it is monobasic too.
What is the basicity of boric acid?
boric acid or H3BO3, is a weak acid, with basicity 1 it acts as a lewis acid in its aqueous solution.... H3BO3 + H2O <====> B [(OH)4]- + H+ it doesnt donate a proton, but it accept OH_ve frm water... so its a weak monobasic acid
Is boric acid a weak acid?
yes, boric acid is a weak acid
What is the concentration of boric acid in boric acid ointment?
15%
Is sulphuric acid monobasic?
No. It is dibasic.
Difference between borax boric acid?
No. No difference. Boric Acid is actually in a powder form.
Does boric acid react with water?
Boric acid don't react with water but is soluble in water.
What is the difference between monobasic and dibasic acids?
A monobasic acid releases on H+ when dissolved in water. Whereas a dibasic acid will release 2.
What is the compound name for H3BO3?
H3Bo4 is Boric acid. Boric acid is often used as an antiseptic, insecticide,flame retardant, neutron absorber, or precursor to other chemical compounds.
Is boric acid used for ant control?
Boric acid is indeed used for ant control, but boric acid is a lot more famous for it's use in roach control. Boric acid is completely deadly to them and if used correctly, boric acid is the most effective roach control.
Is boric acid powder harmful to dogs?
Is boric acid harmful to dogs
