The cyanide process of gold extraction involves leaching out gold from its ore with CN –…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

The cyanide process of gold extraction involves leaching out gold from its ore with CN in the presence of Q in water to form R. Subsequently, R is treated with T to obtain Au and Z. Choose the correct option(s) (2019)
  1. R is [Au(CN)4]
  2. T is Zn
  3. Q is O2
  4. Z is [Zn(CN)4]2–

Answer

(B) T is Zn, (C) Q is O 2, (D) Z is [Zn(CN) 4 ] 2–

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