Periodic Prop

Isnt Boron sometimes considered metalloid like it is between non metal and metal so shouldnt its hydroxide have amphoteric nature , if no then how do we get ans
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Opt
Opt2mo ago
B(OH)3 is H3BO3 or boric acid It's a NCERT compound iirc
Opt
Opt2mo ago
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Opt2mo ago
Yup i remember the structure @Gamertug
Gamertug
GamertugOP2mo ago
so i just have to ratta that? isnt there like any intuitive approach
Opt
Opt2mo ago
See, you remember BF3 no? Lewis acid.
Gamertug
GamertugOP2mo ago
yes
Opt
Opt2mo ago
B(OH)3 is similar Electron density is reduced severely on boron So it's a really good electron pair acceptor
Gamertug
GamertugOP2mo ago
oh ic
Opt
Opt2mo ago
Toh Lewis acid hua
Gamertug
GamertugOP2mo ago
thx
Opt
Opt2mo ago
But i happened to remember this page from NCERT coincidentally Studied it yesterday
Gamertug
GamertugOP2mo ago
are all questions in Inorganic Jee mains from NCERT?
Opt
Opt2mo ago
90% yeah
Gamertug
GamertugOP2mo ago
oh damn ok +solved @Opt
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