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Assertion : Silver and gold are extracted from their ores by the process of leaching with dilute NaCN.
Reason : Impurities associated with these ores dissolve in NaCN.

A

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong, but reason is correct statement.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct reason : These metals dissolve in NaCN to form soluble complex leaving behind the impurities.
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