Q1 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which of the following options are correct for the reaction?

2Au(CN)2-(aq)+Zn(s)→2Au(s)+Zn(CN)42-(aq)

A. Redox reaction

B. Displacement reaction

C. Decomposition reaction

D. Combination reaction

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    A only
  • B
    A and D only
  • Correct answer
    C
    A and B only
  • D
    C and D only

Solution

Gold is then extracted from this complex by displacement technique by using a more electropositive zinc metal.

In this method, zinc (Zn) acts as a reducing agent and it reduces Au + to Au and itself gets oxidized from Zn to Zn+2 ions which combine with CN- ions and form soluble complex, sodium tetracyanozincate (II).

2Au(CN)2- aq+Zn s→2Au s+Zn(CN)42- aq

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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