In the reaction B(OH)3 + 2H2O → [B(OH4)-] +H3O+ B(OH)3 functions as

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In the reaction B(OH)3 + 2H2O → [B(OH4)-] +H3O+ B(OH)3 functions as (A) Bronsted acid (B) Lewis acid (C) Protonic acid (D) Lewis base

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Boric acid is a weak mono basic acid (not a protonic acid) but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting electrons from OH- ions.

Q. In the reaction $B (O H)_{3} + 2 H_{2} O \to [B (O H_{4})^{-}] + H_{3} O^{+} B (O H)_{3}$ functions as