Due to high corrosive nature, alchemists in 8th century called nitric acid as ___________

Aqua regia

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Aqua fortis

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Muriatic

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Marine

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Solution

The correct option is B
Aqua fortis

Aqua fortis is highly corrosive in nature so the solution was used for dissolving silver and most other metals with the notable exception of gold, which can be dissolved using aqua regia.

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