Borax has only 8 water of crystallization yet why is it called Deca hydrate

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Nishant Vora · Answer

Dear student, Borax has 10 water ofcrystallization only and not 8. Molecular formula is Na2B4O7&middot;10H2O

dolly bhatia · Answer

Borax, also called tincal or sodium tetraborate decahydrate has the formula (Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O). So, borax has ten water of crystallization and not eight. Hence, it is known as tetraborare decahydrate.

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Borax has only 8 water of crystallization yet why is it called Deca hydrate

Borax has only 8 water of crystallization yet why is it called Deca hydrate

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