Manipal MET2015ChemistryCoordination Compounds
In the reaction, aligned 4 M+8 CN ⁻+2 H ₂ O & + O ₂ & 4 [M( CN )₂ ]+4 OH ⁻ aligned identify the metal M .
Options
- ACopper
- BIron
- CSilver
- DZinc
Correct answer
C. Silver
Step-by-step solution
4 Ag +8 CN ⁻+2 H ₂ O + O ₂ 4 [ Ag ( CN )₂ ⁻+4 OH ⁻ . This process is called cynide process. It is used in the extraction of silver from argentite ( Ag ₂ ~S ) .