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Question
What happens when Silver is leached with NaCN in the presence of air?
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Solution
Ag is leached with NaCN in presence of air.
4Ag(s)+ 8CN-(aq) + 2H2O(aq)+ O2(g) → 4[Ag (CN)2]-(aq) + 4OH- (aq)
2[Ag(CN)2]-(aq)+Zn(s) →[Zn(CN)4]2- (aq) + 2Ag(s)
Ag is obtained as solid by leaching process.
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