The metal which is extracted by oxidation and subsequent reduction from its ore is:
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In the cyanide process, silver is oxidized to a soluble complex and then reduced back to metal using zinc.
Ag
- Cu
- Fe
- Al
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Silver (\(\text{Ag}\)) is extracted by the cyanide process (MacArthur-Forrest process), which involves oxidation and subsequent reduction. The reactions are:
\[4\text{Ag} + 8\text{CN}^- + \text{O}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 4[\text{Ag}(\text{CN})_2]^- + 4\text{OH}^- \quad \text{(oxidation)},\]
\[2[\text{Ag}(\text{CN})_2]^- + \text{Zn} \rightarrow 2\text{Ag} + [\text{Zn}(\text{CN})_4]^{2-} \quad \text{(reduction)}.\]
Here:
\(\text{Ag}\) is oxidized to form a soluble complex \([\text{Ag}(\text{CN})_2]^-\).
\(\text{Ag}\) is then reduced by zinc to obtain pure metallic silver.
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