NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
Native silver metal forms a water soluble complex with a dilute aqueous solution of NaCN in the presence of
Options
- ANitrogen
- BOxygen
- CCarbon dioxide
- DArgon
Correct answer
B. Oxygen
Step-by-step solution
4 A g + 8 N a C N + O 2 + 2 H 2 O ⟶ 4 N a A g C N 2 + 4 N a O H Ag react with NaCN in the presence of air, and forms sodium argentocyanide.