MetallurgyHardBloom L3

Question

In the cyanide process involving extraction of silver, zinc is used industrially as a(an)

Options

A.oxidizing agent
B.reducing agent
C.solvent
D.solvating agent

Solution

Sol. In cyanide process during extraction of Ag. Zn is used as an reducing agent

[Ag(CN)2] + Zn → [Zn(CN)4]–2 + Ag↓

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