Extraction of Metals - Result Question 29

####29. In the process of extraction of gold,

Roasted gold ore +CN+H2OO2[X]+HO

[X]+Zn[Y]+Au

Identify the complexes [X] and [Y].

(2003,1M)

(a) X=[Au(CN)2],Y=[Zn(CN)4]2

(b) X=[Au(CN)4]3,Y=[Zn(CN)4]2

(c) X=[Au(CN)2],Y=[Zn(CN)6]4

(d) X=[Au(CN)4],Y=[Zn(CN)4]2

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Solution:

Au+2CN[Au(CN)2] 2Au(CN)2+Zn[Zn(CN)4]2+2Au Y



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