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NaCN is sometimes added in the froth flo...

`NaCN` is sometimes added in the froth flotation process as a depressant when `ZnS` and `PbS` minerals are expected because `:`

A

`Pb(CN)_(2)` is precipitated while no effect on ZnS.

B

ZnS forms soluble complex `Na_(2)[Zn(CN)_(4)]` while PbS forms froth

C

PbS forms soluble complex `Na_(2)[Pb(CN)_(4)]` while ZnS forms froth

D

NaCN is never added in forth floatation process

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B
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