Which of the following acids is capable of dissolving gold?
A
Hydrochloric acid
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B
Nitric acid
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C
Sulfuric acid
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D
A combination of A and B
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E
A combination of A and C
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Solution
The correct option is C A combination of A and B Aqua regia is a mixture of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid in the ration 3:1. It is a very strong acid and can dissolve any metals including noble metals like gold and silver.