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    Question

    Which of the following are the components of aqua –

    regia?
    A Nitric acid and sulphuric acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nitric acid and hydrochloric acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Aqua regia is a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, mixed in the ratio 1:3 respectively. Aqua regia is a yellow-orange fuming liquid, because it can dissolve the noble metals gold and platinum. It is a very strong acid owing to the strong components present in the mixture. Hence, option C is correct.

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