An aqueous solution of borax is

Question

An aqueous solution of borax is (A) neutral (B) acidic (C) basic (D) amphoteric

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Its aqueous solution is alkaline due to hydrolysis. Na 2 B 4 O 7+7 H 2 O leftharpoons underset text strong alkali 2 NaOH + underset text weak acid N H 3 BO 3

Q. An aqueous solution of borax is

neutral

acidic

basic

amphoteric

Its aqueous solution is alkaline due to hydrolysis.
$N a_{2} B_{4} O_{7} + 7 H_{2} O ⇌ strong alkali 2 N a O H + weak acid N H_{3} B O_{3}$

Q. An aqueous solution of borax is

neutral

acidic

basic

amphoteric

Its aqueous solution is alkaline due to hydrolysis. Na2​B4​O7​+7H2​O⇌ strong alkali 2NaOH​+ weak acid NH3​BO3​​

Its aqueous solution is alkaline due to hydrolysis.
$N a_{2} B_{4} O_{7} + 7 H_{2} O ⇌ strong alkali 2 N a O H + weak acid N H_{3} B O_{3}$