Explain what happens when boric acid is heated.

Question:

Explain what happens when boric acid is heated.

Solution:

On heating orthoboric acid (H3BO3) at 370 K or above, it changes to metaboric acid (HBO2). On further heating, this yields boric oxide B2O3.

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