Gold does not react with either nitric acid or hydrochloric acid but with a combination of both

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Dominique Jan Tan · Accepted Answer

First, we need to understand what a reducing agent is. A reducing agent is a substance that lose

Gold does not react with either nitric acid or hydrochloric acid but with a combination of both called aqua regia. Identify the reducing agent in the following equation: Au(s) + 4 H+(aq)+ NO3-(aq)+ 4 Cl-(aq) ? [AuCl4]-(aq) + 2 H2O(l)+ NO(g) A) Au B) H+ C) NO3- D) Cl- E) Au and Cl-