Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
During extraction of silver from cyanide...

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

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
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.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Write the chemical reaction involved in the extraction of gold by cyanide process. Also give the role of zinc in the extraction.

In the cyanide extraction process of silver from argentite ore, the oxidising and reducing agents are