In the equation, $4M\ + \ 8{CN}^{-}\ + \ 2H_{2}O\ + \ O_{2}\ \ \longrightarrow \ 4\left\lbrack M(CN)_{2} \right\rbrack^{-}\ + \ 4{OH}^{-}$ Identify the metal M

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$4Ag + 8{CN}^{-} + 2H_{2}O + O_{2} \longrightarrow 4\left\lbrack Ag(CN)_{2} \right\rbrack^{-} + 4{OH}^{-}$
This process is called cyanide process. It is used in the extraction of silver from argentite $(Ag_{2}S)$.

Q. In the equation, $4M\ + \ 8{CN}^{-}\ + \ 2H_{2}O\ + \ O_{2}\ \ \longrightarrow \ 4\left\lbrack M(CN)_{2} \right\rbrack^{-}\ + \ 4{OH}^{-}$ Identify the metal M

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