why is boric acid consisdred weak acid

Strong acids ionize fully in water to produce  ions whereas weak acids donot ionize fully in water.

Boric acid  behaves as a Lewis acid and accepts OH- ions from water.It doesnot dissociate to produce  ions rather forms metaborate ion and in turn release  ions.

 

Hence boric acid is considered a weak acid.

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