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In the equation 4M+8CN^(-)+2H(2)O+O(2)...

In the equation
`4M+8CN^(-)+2H_(2)O+O_(2)rarr 4[M(CN_(2))]^(-)+4OH^(-)`
The metal M is

A

Copper

B

Iron

C

Gold

D

Zinc

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
`4Au+8KCN+2H_(2)O+O_(2)rarrKunderset("complex)")underset("(Soluble")([Au(CN)_(2)])+4KOH`
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