Question:

Aqua regia is used for dissolving noble metals (Au, Pt, etc.). The gas evolved in this process is :

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Aqua regia is 3:1 conc. HCl : conc. HNO3; nitric acid is the oxidant and is itself reduced.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • N2O3
  • N2
  • N2O5
  • NO
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Aqua regia (3 HCl : 1 HNO3) dissolves gold and platinum:
Au + 4H+ + NO3- + 4Cl- → AuCl4- + NO + 2H2O
3Pt + 16H+ + 4NO3- + 18Cl- → 3PtCl62- + 4NO + 8H2O
The gas evolved is nitric oxide, NO.
Answer: (4) NO
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