Silver is obtained from Na[Ag(CN)2] by reaction with:
A
Fe
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B
Na
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C
Zn
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D
Au
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Solution
The correct option is C Zn
Silver and gold are extracted by the cyanide process (Mac Arthur - Forrest process). After the preliminary crushing and concentration by froth floatation process, the ore (crushed auriferous rocks in the case of gold) is leached with dilute (0.4 - 7%) solution of sodium cyanide made alkaline by adding lime kept agitated by a current of air. Silver (or gold) pass into solution as argentocyanide (or aurocyanide):