Boric acid as Lewis acid (B(OH)₃ is a weak Lewis acid: accepts OH⁻ from water, releasing H⁺ (not Brønsted)
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B(OH)₃ is a weak Lewis acid: accepts OH⁻ from water, releasing H⁺ (not Brønsted self-ionization like Arrhenius acid).
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| B | Electron-deficient boron |
When to use this
Boron has incomplete octet; stabilizes tetrahydroxyborate.