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\(\mathrm{Pt}+3: 1\) mixture of (conc. \(\mathrm{HCl}+\) conc. \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\) ) \(\rightarrow[\mathrm{X}]^2\) What is the oxidation state of Pt in \([\mathrm{X}]^{2-}\) complex ion?

  1. A 2
  2. B 3
  3. C 4
  4. D 6
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(C) 4

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When Pt reacts with a \(3: 1\) mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid \((\mathrm{HCl})\) and concentrated nitric acid \(\left(\mathrm{HNO}_3\right)\), It forms a solution known as aqua regia. aqua regia is capable of dissolving platinum by forming chlorocomplexes. The…