[Accepts OH– fr...] Boric acid is an acid because its molecule

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Boric acid is an acid because its molecule

Combines with proton from water molecule

Contains replaceable H⁺ ion

Gives up a proton

Accepts OH^– from water releasing proton

Explanation:

H₃BO₃ + H₂O ⇋ B(OH)–
4 + H⁺

H₃BO₃ is Lewis acid and accept OH^– from H₂O and releases H⁺.

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