Aqueous solution of which of the following boron compounds will be strongly basic in nature?
Solution
<p>$$Na_{2}B_{4}O_{7}+7H_{2}O\longrightarrow 2H_{3}BO_{3}+2Na\left[ B\left( OH\right)_{4} \right] $$</p>
<p>Aqueous solution of borax is buffer whose pH $\simeq$ 9</p>
<p>Other compounds are less basic than this.</p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family
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