AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    An aqueous solution of borax is

    A)  neutral                               

    B)  acidic

    C)  basic                                    

    D)  amphoteric

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Its aqueous solution is alkaline due to hydrolysis. \[N{{a}_{2}}{{B}_{4}}{{O}_{7}}+7{{H}_{2}}O\underset{strong\text{ }alkali}{\mathop{2NaOH}}\,+\underset{weak\text{ }acid}{\mathop{4{{H}_{3}}B{{O}_{3}}}}\,\]


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