Which of the following compounds is formed by the addition of a mineral acid to an aqueous solution of borax?

  • A
    Boron oxide
  • B
    Orthoboric acid
  • C
    Metaboric acid
  • D
    Pyroboric acid

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Observe the following reactions (not balanced):
$BF_3 + LiAlH_4 \xrightarrow{(C_2H_5)_2O} X + LiF + AlF_3$
$X + NaH \longrightarrow Y$
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$a.$ Each boron atom has four $B-O$ bonds
$b.$ Each boron atom has three $B-O$ bonds
$c.$ Two boron atoms have four $B-O$ bonds while other two have three $B-O$ bonds
$d.$ Each boron atom has one $-OH$ group
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Consider the following statements for diborane $(B_2H_6)$:
$1.$ Boron is approximately $sp^3$ hybridized.
$2.$ $B-H-B$ angle is $180^{\circ}$.
$3.$ There are two terminal $B-H$ bonds for each boron atom.
$4.$ There are only $12$ bonding electrons available.
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