Boric acid is not what is known as a protonic acid meaning it is unable to release the H+ ions by itself. However, it can act as a traditional Lewis Acid so it is considered a weak acid.
Answer:
Boric acid is not able to release H⊕ ion on its own. It receives ӨOH ion from water molecule to complete its octet and in turn releases H⊕ ions.
It has the chemical formula H3BO3 (sometimes written B(OH)3), and exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder that dissolves in water. When occurring as a mineral, it is called sassolite
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