Boron and Carbon FamilyHard

Question

B(OH)3 + NaOH ⇋ NaBO2 + Na[B(OH)4] + H2O
How can this reaction is made to proceed in forward direction?

Options

A.addition of cis 1, 2 diol
B.addition of borax
C.addition of trans 1, 2 diol
D.addition of Na2HPO4

Solution

Due to formation of chelated complex, the reaction moves in forward direction.

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