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Choose the Correct Answer from the Options Given Below: the Electrolyte Used for Electroplating an Article with Silver is

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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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2013-2014 (March) Science Paper 2

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