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What is meant by the following term?

Aqua regia

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It is a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid in proportionof 1:3 (by volume).

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Chapter 9.2: Nitric Acid - Exercise 1 [Page 235]

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Frank Chemistry Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9.2 Nitric Acid
Exercise 1 | Q 3.2 | Page 235

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