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Aqua Regia and Its Uses

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Acids dissolve most metals. Which special mixture of acids is used to dissolve gold?

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Aqua Regia

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Aqua Vitriola

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Aqua Fortis

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Aqua Fresca

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Solution

The correct option is A
Aqua Regia

Aqua regia is a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, optimally in a molar ratio of 1:3. It can dissolve noble metals like gold and platinum.

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