Silver is often extracted from ores such as K[Ag(CN)2] and then recovered by the reaction 2K [Ag(CN) 2] (aq) + Zn(s)  2Ag(s) + Zn(CN)2(aq) + 2KCN(aq)  How many molecules of Zn(CN)2 are produced by the reaction of 45.27 g of K[Ag(CN)2]?

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  1. Silver is often extracted from ores such as K[Ag(CN)2] and then recovered by the reaction

2K [Ag(CN) 2(aq) + Zn(s)  2Ag(s) + Zn(CN)2(aq) + 2KCN(aq) 
How many molecules of Zn(CN)2 are produced by the reaction of 45.27 g of K[Ag(CN)2]?

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