The Equation That Corresponds to the K_a for Boric Acid

question 114

Multiple Choice

The equation that corresponds to the K_a for boric acid is

• A) B₄O₅(OH)₄²sup>-(aq) + 5H₂O(l) b 4H₃BO₃(aq) + 2OHsup>-(aq).
• B) H₃BO₃(aq) + H₂O(l) b HB(OH)₃⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq).
• C) (OH)₃BOH₂(aq) + H₂O(l) b B(OH)₄^-(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq).
• D) B(OH)₄^-(aq) + H⁺(aq) b B(OH)₃(aq) + H₂O(l).
• E) B₄O₇^2-(aq) + H₂O(l) b B₄O₈H^3-(aq) + H⁺(aq).

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