Manipal MET2014ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Gold is extracted by hydrometallurgical process, based on its property
Options
- Aof being electropositive
- Bof being less reactive
- Cto form complexes which are water soluble
- Dto form salts which are water soluble
Correct answer
C. to form complexes which are water soluble
Step-by-step solution
4 Au ( s )+8 CN ⁻+ O ₂(g)+2 H ₂ O soluble complex 4 [ Au ( CN )₂ ] +4 OH ⁻