Complete the following reaction: B(OH)₃(aq)+ 2 H₂O(l)→

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The reaction between boric acid (B(OH)3) and water (H2O) doesn't directly produce any of the complex compounds listed in options A, B, C, or E. Instead, it's a simple equilibrium reaction where boric acid can accept an OH- ion from water, forming the tetrahydroxyborate ion, [B(OH)4]-, and releasing a proton (H+), which associates with another water molecule to form the hydronium ion (H3O+). This is best represented by option D, which includes both the tetrahydroxyborate ion and the hydronium ion.

Complete the Following Reaction