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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question:

Which of the following is used to reduce the metal complexes obtained during leaching process?

Options:

Tellurium

Antimony

Zinc

Selenium

Correct Answer:

Zinc

Explanation:

The metals are put through a reduction process, in which the metal in the complex is replaced with a more electropositive metal, to release them from their metal complexes. Zinc, a metal with a higher electropositivity than gold and silver, is employed to decrease these complexes.