why the amount of HCl is more in aqua regia as compared to HNO3 ? Identify the charges present on chlorine atom in the reaction
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Aqua Regia (HNO3 + 3HCl) is used to etch gold or platinum. It is a mixture of Nitric acid and Hydrochloric acid that is freshly mixed before use. Optimally it is in a molar ratio of 1 part nitric acid to 3 parts hydrochloric acid.
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