KVPY2011ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Extraction of silver is achieved by initial complexation of the ore (Argentite) with X followed by reduction with Y. X and Y respectively are
Options
- ACN ⁻ and Zn
- BBr ⁻ and Zn
- CCl ⁻ and Zn
- DNone of these
Correct answer
A. CN ⁻ and Zn
Step-by-step solution
Complexation step array r Ag ₂ ~S + CN ^ [ Ag ( CN )₂ ]⁻+ S ⁻² + Zn Reduction step [ Zn ( CN )₄ ]⁻²+ Ag array