D-And F-Block Elements Ques 205
Question: During extraction of silver, which of the following is formed
[MP PET 2002]
Options:
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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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Silver metal is extracted from the argentite ore $ (Ag_2S) $ by the cyanide process, in which ore is treated with sodium cyanide sold. Dicyanoargentate(I) $ [2Na{Ag{{(CN)}_2}}] $ is formed.
