Question

What are the Properties of Boric Acid?

Answer

The Properties of Boric Acid - (i) When heated to 100℃, it loses water forming metaboric acid. (ii) B(OH)3 is a weak monobasic acid. It does not liberate H+ ion but accepts OH- ion. (iii) It is an acid-containing compounds of boron, oxygen, and hydrogen. (iv) These are soft, white solid, needle shaped crystals that are soapy to touch.