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Name the metal M which is extracted on the basis of following reactions :
`4M + 8CN^(-)+2H_(2)O+O_(2) rarr 4[M(CN)_(2)]^(-)+4OH^(-)`
` 2[M(CN)_(2)]^(-)+Zn rarr [Zn(CN)_(4)]^(2-)+ 2M`

A

Nickel

B

Silver

C

Copper

D

Mercury

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The correct Answer is:
B
Both silver and gold are extracted by this process.
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