In the native state, gold is present :

as a mixture with a metal

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in free state

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as a mixture with a non metal

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as a mixture with a compound

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Solution

The correct option is A in free state
Non-reactive metals like gold exist in the native or free state as they don't react with other elements present on Earth.

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