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Q. In the silver plating of copper, $K[AG(CN)_2]$ is used instead of $AgNO_3. $ The reason is :-

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In the silver plating of copper, $K[Ag(CN)_2] \, is $ used instead of $AgNO_3. $ The reason is less availability of $Ag^+ $ ions, as Cu cannot displace Ag from $[Ag(CN)_2]^-$ ion.