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Which compound does not dissolve in hot, diluted HNO3?

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HgS
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PbS
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CuS
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CdS
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Solution

The correct option is C HgS
All the precipitates, except for HgS, are soluble in dilute nitric acid. HgS is soluble only in aqua regia.

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