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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[Zn(CN)_(4)]`

C

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

D

they cannot be separated by adding NaCN

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B
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