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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

In the extraction of silver, zinc metal is used as a reducing agent. What is the molecular structure of the zinc complex formed in this reaction?

  1. A Tetrahedral
  2. B Linear
  3. C Bent
  4. D Square planar
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(A) Tetrahedral

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During extraction of silver, the finely powdered silver ore is treated with dilute KCN solution to form a cyano complex of silver. This complex is water soluble.…