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Which of the following statements is true regarding the reaction of boron with water?

Option: 1

Boron reacts violently with water, releasing hydrogen gas and forming boric acid.


Option: 2

Boron reacts with water to form a stable borate compound and hydrogen gas.


Option: 3

Boron does not react with water under normal conditions.


Option: 4

Boron reacts with water to form a mixture of boric acid and borate compounds.


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Boron does not react with water under normal conditions. Boron is generally considered to be unreactive with water, although it can react with steam at high temperatures to form boron oxide and hydrogen gas. Hence option 3 is the correct answer.

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