Class 12th Chemistry 2017 Set2 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 11

Write the role of dilute NaCN in the extraction of silver.

Answer

NaCN oxidises silver to form soluble complex of cyanide while the impurities remain unaffected which are filtered off.

4Ag +   8CN-   +   2H2O   +   O2       →       4 [Ag(CN)2]-     +   4OH-

This process is know as leaching.

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