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Question
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver is
A. Silver nitrate solution
B. Silver cyanide solution
C. Sodium argentocyanide solution
D. Nickel sulfate solution
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Solution
Sodium argentocyanide solution
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