Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

AQUA REGIA: The King Of Liquids..is a concoction of ..?

  1. nitric-sulfuric ACIDS

  2. Hydrochloric-Nitric ACIDS

  3. Water +Sulfuric Acid

  4. Hard Water+ Soft Water
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aqua regia is a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, typically in a 1:3 molar ratio. This combination can dissolve noble metals like gold and platinum, which neither acid can dissolve alone - the chlorides formed are soluble while the oxides are not.

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