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KCET · Chemistry · Solid State

The metal extracted by leaching with a cyanide is

  1. A \( \mathrm{Al} \)
  2. B \( \mathrm{Ag} \)
  3. C \( \mathrm{Cu} \)
  4. D Na
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(B) \( \mathrm{Ag} \)

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The metal extracted by leaching with a cyanide is Ag. Ores of silica and gold are leached and react with NaCN and air to
convert into \( \mathrm{AgCN} \) which on replacement by zinc give pure metal.