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Extraction of gold (Au) involves the formation of complex ions X and Y.
Gold ore Roasting−−−−−−−−−→CN−,H2O,O2HO−+XZn−→Y+Au
X and Y respectively are :

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Au(CN)2 and Zn(CN)24
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Au(CN)34 and Zn(CN)24
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Au(CN)3 and Zn(CN)46
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Au(CN)4 and Zn(CN)3
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Solution

The correct option is A Au(CN)2 and Zn(CN)24
Extraction of gold (Au) involves the formation of complex ions X and Y.
X and Y respectively are Au(CN)2 and Zn(CN)24
Gold ore Roasting−−−−−−−−CN,H2O,O2HO+Au(CN)2XZnZn(CN)24Y+Au

Gold present in the ore combines with cyanide ions to form the complex Au(CN)2

From this complex, Zn displaces gold to form Au metal and Zn(CN)24 complex.

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