Write the equation for treatment of Ag with CN^-. A) 4 Ag(s) + 2 CN^- + O₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) → 4 AgO(s) + 4 CO(g) + 4 NH^- B) 4 Ag(s) + 8 CN^-+ O₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) → 4 [AgCN]^- + 4 CO(g) + 4 NH⁺ C) 4 Ag(s) + 8 CN^- + O₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) → Ag₃N(s) + 4 OH^- + AgC₈(s) D) 4 Ag(s) + 8 CN^- + O₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) → 4 [Ag(CN)₂]^- + 4 OH^- E) 4 Ag(s) + 8 CN^- + O₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) → 4 AgO(s) + 2 H₂(g) + 2 CO + 6 CN^-

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The presence of CN^- in the equation implies that it is a ligand that could potentially form a coordination compound with Ag. Therefore, the most appropriate equation would involve the formation of a coordination compound between Ag and CN^-. Choice D shows the formation of [Ag(CN)₂]^-, which is a coordination compound between Ag and CN^-, as well as the formation of byproducts like CO and OH^-.

Write the Equation for Treatment of Ag with CN-

Write the Equation for Treatment of Ag with CN^-