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Which of the following chemical reaction correctly shows Aqua-regia dissolving in gold?

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Au+2[Cl]AuCl2HClH2[AuCl4]
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Ag+3[Cl]AgCl3HClH[AgCl4]
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Au+3[Cl]AuCl3HClH[AuCl4]
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Ag+2[Cl]AgCl2HClH2[AgCl4]
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Solution

The correct option is C Au+3[Cl]AuCl3HClH[AuCl4]
Aqua regia is a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, optimally in a molar ratio of 1:3. Aqua regia is a yellow-orange fuming liquid. It can dissolve the noble metals gold and platinum.
Au+3[Cl]AuCl3HClH[AuCl4]

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