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In the reaction, 4M+8CN+2H2O+O24[M(CN)2]+4OH, identify the metal M as:

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Copper
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Iron
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Silver
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Zinc
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Solution

The correct option is C Silver
4Ag+8CN+2H2O+O24[Ag(CN)2]+4OH
This process is called cynide process. It is used in the extraction of silver from argentite(Ag2S).

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