MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryMetallurgyExtraction of Gold and Silver
Silver is obtained from Na [Ag(CN)₂] by reaction with:
A.Fe
B.Na
C.Zn✓ Correct
D.Au
Explanation
Cyanide process is carried out to obtain less reactive metals like gold and silver. The impure metal is treated with NaCN solution in presence of air. The metal then forms a soluble complex. The reaction is- 2 2 2 Ag S+4NaCN 2Na[Ag(CN) ]+Na S → The pure metal is then obtained by reaction with zinc. The reaction is- 2 2 4 2Na[Ag(CN) ]+Zn Na [Zn(CN) ]+2Ag → Therefore, the correct answer is option (c) Zn. Extraction of Lead and Tin
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