Boric Acid Test

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$$ H_3BO_3 + 3C_2H_5OH \rightarrow B(OC_2H_5)_3 + 3H_2O $$

Boric acid reacts with ethanol to form volatile triethyl borate, which burns with a green-edged flame.

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