The composition of borax is:

  • A
    $Na_2B_4O_7 \cdot 4H_2O$
  • B
    $Na_2B_4O_7 \cdot 10H_2O$
  • C
    $NaBO_2$
  • D
    $H_3BO_3$

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Identify the correct statements from the following:
$(a)$ In orthoboric acid, boron is in planar geometry.
$(b)$ In $BCl_3 \cdot NH_3$, boron has tetrahedral geometry.
$(c)$ Aqueous solution of borax is acidic.

Match Column-$I$ with Column-$II$ :
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. $Bi^{+3} \to (BiO)^{+}$ $P$. Heat
$B$. $[AlO_2]^{-} \to Al(OH)_3$ $Q$. Hydrolysis
$C$. $SiO_4^{-4} \to Si_2O_7^{-6}$ $R$. Acidification
$D$. $(B_4O_7)^{-2} \to [B(OH)_3]$ $S$. Dilution with water

Borax has the molecular formula

Boron halides are usually Lewis acids in nature. This is due to:

Aluminium reacts with dilute $HCl$ and liberates a gas '$A$' and with aqueous alkali liberates a gas '$B$'. $A$ and $B$ respectively are

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