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The process of extraction of Au and Ag o...

The process of extraction of Au and Ag ores is besed on their solubility in

A

`NH_3`

B

`HCl`

C

`HNO_3`

D

`KCN`

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d
Au and Ag dissolves in KCN (aq) to form soluble complex while the impurities do not dissolve and are removed.
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