JIPMER2009ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
To dissolve argentite ore which of the following is used?
Options
- ANa [ Ag ( CN )₂ ]
- BNaCN
- CNaCl
- DHCl
Correct answer
B. NaCN
Step-by-step solution
aligned & Argentite is Ag ₂ ~S . & Ag ₂ ~S +4 NaCN 2 Na [ Ag ( CN )₂ ]+ Na ₂ ~S & AgCl +2 NaCN Na [ Ag ( CN )₂ ]+ NaCl aligned