Chemistry: Aqua Regia
XAT 2019 · General Knowledge · Easy · General Knowledge
What is the common name of the acidic combination of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid that can actually dissolve metals like gold and platinum?
- A.
Aqua Pura
- B.
Aqua Regia
- C.
Aqua Fina
- D.
Auro Dissolvo
- E.
Aqua Aura
Answer
B
Explanation
Aqua Regia is a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and hydrochloric acid in a 1:3 molar ratio.
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