Boron and Carbon FamilyHardBloom L1
Question
An aqueous solution of borax is
Options
A.Neutral
B.Amphoteric
C.Basic
D.Acidic
Solution
Sol. An aqueous solution of borax Na2B4O7 is basic in nature as it on hydrolysis produces H3BO3 (a weak aci) and NaOH (a strong base).
Na2B4O7 + 7H2O → 2NaOH + 4H3BO3
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