Boric acid is used in carrom boards for smooth gliding of pawns because:

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — p-Block Elements

1. H₃BO₃ molecules are loosely chemically bonded and hence soft
2. its low density makes it fluffy
3. it is chemically inert with the plywood
4. H-bonding in H₃BO₃ gives it a layered structure

Answer

(D) H-bonding in H 3 BO 3 gives it a layered structure

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