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  1. Gold dissolves in
    1. Hydrochloric acid
    2. Nitric acid
    3. Aqua-regia
    4. Acetic acid
Correct Option: C

Aqua regia or nitro-hydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive mixture of acids, a fuming yellow or red solution. It was named so because it can dissolve the so-called royal or noble metals, gold and platinum.



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