Which of the following chemical reaction correctly shows Aqua-regia dissolving in gold?
A
Au+2[Cl]⟶AuCl2HCl⟶H2[AuCl4]
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B
Ag+3[Cl]⟶AgCl3HCl⟶H[AgCl4]
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C
Au+3[Cl]⟶AuCl3HCl⟶H[AuCl4]
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D
Ag+2[Cl]⟶AgCl2HCl⟶H2[AgCl4]
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Solution
The correct option is CAu+3[Cl]⟶AuCl3HCl⟶H[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.