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Question
The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver is ______.
Options
Silver nitrate solution
Silver cyanide solution
Sodium argentocyanide solution
Nickel sulphate solution
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Solution
The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver is Sodium argentocyanide solution.
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