Aqua regia is used for dissolving noble metals (Au, Pt, etc.). The gas evolved in this process is:
- (A)NO✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Aqua regia is a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids, which react as . The nascent chlorine dissolves the noble metal while the gas given off is nitric oxide, .
JEE Main · 2020 · 03 Sep 2020 · Shift 1 · Single correct option