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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

What is the final chemical form of Gold (Au) when it is dissolved in aqua-regia?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Au}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{AuCl}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{AuCl}_2\)
  4. D \(\left[\mathrm{AuCl}_4\right]^{-}\)
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(D) \(\left[\mathrm{AuCl}_4\right]^{-}\)

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When gold (Au) dissolved in aqua-regia, it forms chloroauric \(\left(\mathrm{HAuCl}_4\right)\) ion. It will react very slowly with chlorin gas at room temperature to form gold chloride. We know that aqua-regia is…