Question

Extraction of silver is done mainly from argentite (Ag₂S) ore.

What is the above process of extraction of silver using dilute sodium cyanide known as?

विकल्प

• Deacon’s process

• Pattinson’s process

• Mac-Arthur Forest cyanide process

• Parke’s process

Answer 1

Mac-Arthur Forest cyanide process

Explanation:

Silver is extracted from argentite (Ag₂S) by treating it with dilute NaCN solution, forming a soluble complex. This method is called the Mac-Arthur Forest cyanide process, widely used for extracting silver and gold from their ores.