When conc. HCl is mixed with conc. HNO3, the species produced are:
The best aqua regia is made from a 3 : 1 molar ratio of HCl to HNO3. This is because the intended reaction is as follows:
HNO3+HCl⟶NOCl+2H2O+Cl2
Which pair gives Cl2 at room temperature ?