Which of the following acids is known as aqua fortis?

Free state only

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Combined state only

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Both in free and combined state

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both in free and combined state

Nitric acid is called aqua fortis because all metals except gold and platinum can be dissolved in this acid. It is a colourless fuming liquid. The aqueous solution of nitric acid turns blue litmus to red.

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