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In the silver plating of copper, K[AG(CN)2] is used instead of AgNO3. The reason is :-
Q. In the silver plating of copper,
K
[
A
G
(
CN
)
2
]
is used instead of
A
g
N
O
3
.
The reason is :-
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A
a thin layer of Ag is formed on Cu
9%
B
more voltage is required
9%
C
A
g
+
ions are completely removed from solution
18%
D
less availability of
A
g
+
ions, as Cu cannot displace Ag from
[
A
g
(
CN
)
2
]
−
ion
63%
Solution:
In the silver plating of copper,
K
[
A
g
(
CN
)
2
]
i
s
used instead of
A
g
N
O
3
.
The reason is less availability of
A
g
+
ions, as Cu cannot displace Ag from
[
A
g
(
CN
)
2
]
−
ion.