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Which acid is called the queen of acids?

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Nitric acid (HNO3​) is traditionally referred to in chemical nomenclature and historical industrial literature as the "queen of acids." This designation stems from its extraordinary potency as a powerful oxidizing agent, its ability to dissolve most common metals (excluding gold and platinum unless combined into aqua regia), and its critical role in manufacturing nitrogenous fertilizers, dyes, and energetic materials.

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