Borax structure contains ?

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The Halogen Family and Properties

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two BO₄ groups and two BO₃ groups

four BO₄ groups only

four BO₃ groups only

three BO₄ groups and one BO₃ groups

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Borax : Molecular formula: Na₂ B₄O₅(OH)₄⋅8H₂O Other name: Sodium tetraborate.
Structure: [Na(H₂O)₄⁺]n

Hence, Borax structure contains two BO₄ groups and 2BO₃ groups.
Therefore, "the correct answer is option A."

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