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In the process of extraction of gold,

roasted gold ore+CN+H2OO2[X]+OH
[X]+Zn[Y]+Au

Identify the complexes [X] and [Y].

A
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

This concept relates to MacArthur-Forrest process or cyanide process reaction:
Au2S+4NaCN2Na[Au(CN)2]+Na2S
Zn+2Na[Au(CN)2]Na2[Zn(CN)4]+2Au

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