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JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3mt052

of pure argentite, (molar mass 248), is leached by . Air oxidises the sulphide formed by , and silver is recovered by . With , , , the masses of NaCN, and Zn dust required (stoichiometric, complete reactions) are respectively

  1. A9.8 kg, 3.2 kg, 6.5 kg
  2. B19.6 kg, 3.2 kg, 6.5 kg
  3. C19.6 kg, 1.6 kg, 6.5 kg
  4. D19.6 kg, 3.2 kg, 13.0 kg

Answer: B

Moles of . NaCN: 4 mol per mol, so 400 mol . The 100 mol need 1 mol per mol (2 per 2), so 100 mol . The 200 mol silver complex needs 100 mol Zn .
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