In the reaction, 4M+8CN−+2H2O+O2→4[M(CN)2]+4OH−, identify the metal M as:
A
Copper
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B
Iron
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C
Silver
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D
Zinc
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Solution
The correct option is C Silver 4Ag+8CN−+2H2O+O2→4[Ag(CN)2]−+4OH− This process is called cynide process. It is used in the extraction of silver from argentite(Ag2S).