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Why orthoboric acid is called an acid although it does not donate a proton?

Why orthoboric acid is called an acid although it does not donate a proton?

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mgayathri
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6 years ago
orthoboric acid does not directly donate a proton.
but when it is added to water orthoboric acid accepts OH- and hence releases proton.
thus it is called an acid
H3BO3 is also written as B[OH]3
B[OH]3+H2O------B[OH]4- +H+ 
hope it is clear
 

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