S Block Elements Question 205

Question: Colemnite is

[AFMC 2004]

Options:

A) $ Ca[B_3O_4{{(OH)}_2}].2H_2O $

B) $ Ca_2B_6O _{11}.5H_2O $

C) $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $

D) $ Na_2B_4O_7.2H_2O $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Colemnite is a mineral of boron having composition as $ Ca_2B_6O _{11}.5H_2O $ .