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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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