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 :
A
Au(CN)−2 and Zn(CN)2−4
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B
Au(CN)3−4 and Zn(CN)2−4
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C
Au(CN)−3 and Zn(CN)4−6
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D
Au(CN)−4 and Zn(CN)−3
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Solution
The correct option is AAu(CN)−2 and Zn(CN)2−4 Extraction of gold (Au) involves the formation of complex ions X and Y. X and Y respectively are Au(CN)−2 and Zn(CN)2−4 Gold ore Roasting−−−−−−−−−→CN−,H2O,O2HO−+Au(CN)−2XZn−→Zn(CN)2−4Y+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)2−4 complex.