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In the process of extraction of gold,
Roasted gold ore+CN+H2OO2[X]+OH
[X]+Zn[Y]+Au

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X = [Au(CN)2], Y = [Zn(CN)4]2
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X = [Au(CN)4]3, Y = [Zn(CN)4]2
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X = [Au(CN)2], Y = [Zn(CN)6]4
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X = [Au(CN)4], Y = [Zn(CN)4]2
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Solution

The correct option is A X = [Au(CN)2], Y = [Zn(CN)4]2
Crude metal Au is treated with cyanide in the presence of air and water.

Au+2CNH2O, O2−−−−[Au(CN)2]

2[Au(CN)2]+Zn[Zn(CN)4]2+2Au

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