The p-Block Elements
What are boric acids?
Boric acid a weakly acid crystalline compound derived from borax used as a mild antiseptic and in the manufacture of heat-resistant glass and enamels. several boric acids are known, all derived from boron trioxide with varying amount of water. For example,
Orthoboric acid H3BO3 or B2O3 . 3H2O
Metaboric acid HBO2 or B2O3 . H2O
Pyroboric acid H6B4O9 or 2B2O3 . 3H2O
Tetraboric acid H2B4O7 or 2B2O3 . H2O
of these, orthoboric acid is important.
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Which element of group 13 forms amphoteric hydroxide?
Which element of group 13 forms the most stable +1 oxidation state?
What is the nature of boron trifluoride?
What is the structure of diborane?
Can borax bead test be performed for Ca2+ ion?
Which is the hardest compound of boron?
What is inorganic benzene? Write its formula.
Name a hydride of boron which is used as reducing agent in organic chemistry.
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