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Q. $H_{3}BO_{3}$ is acidic because it

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Solution:

$B(OH)_3 + H_2O \rightarrow [B(OH)_4]^- + H^+$
$B(OH)_3$ behaves as a Lewis acid by accepting $OH^-$ ion of water.