Question

In the cyanide extraction process of silver from argentite ore, the oxidizing and reducing agents are respectively:

• A. \( \text{O}_2 \) and \( \text{CO}_2 \)
• B. \( \text{O}_2 \) and \( \text{Zn dust} \)
• C. \( \text{HNO}_3 \) and \( \text{Zn dust} \)
• D. \( \text{HNO}_3 \) and \( \text{CO} \)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is (B): \( \text{O}_2 \) and \( \text{Zn dust} \)