Analytical Chemistry Question 143

Question: In borax bead test, which of the following compound is formed

[CBSE PMT 2002]

Options:

A) Meta borate

B) Tetra borate

C) Double oxide

D) Ortho borate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ Na_2B_4O_7.10H_2O\xrightarrow[-10H_2O]{}Na_2B_4O_7 $

$ \xrightarrow{\Delta }2NaBO_2+B_2O_3 $

$ CuO+B_2O_3\to \underset{(\text{Copper meta borate blue)}}{\mathop{Cu{{(BO_2)}_2}}} $