Question

Which of the following is obtained when auric chloride reacts with sodium chloride?

• A. $Na[AuCl]$
• B. $Na[AuC{{l}_{2}}]$
• C. $Na[AuC{{l}_{3}}]$
• D. $Na[AuC{{l}_{4}}]$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$Na[AuC{{l}_{4}}]$

Answer 2

$AuCl_3 + NaCl \to \underset{\text{Sodium chloroaurate}}{Na[AuCl_4]}$