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During extraction of silver from cyanide process , which of the following is formed ?

A

`Na[Ag(CN)_2]`

B

`Na_2[Ag(CN)_2]`

C

`Na_4[Ag(CN)_2]`

D

None of these

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Silver metal is extracted from the argentite ore `(Ag_2S)` by the cyanide process, in which ore is treated with sodium cyanide solution Dicyanoargentate(I) `[2Na{Ag(CN)_2}]` is formed.
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