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Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements ( Not In Syllabus ) General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Following reactions take place during extraction of gold.

Zinc in the extraction of gold acts as a/an

A
Oxidising agent
B
Flux
C
Reducing agent
D
Decomposing agent

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C

: Zn acts as a reducing agent which reduces to Au.

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