For electroplating of an object with silver, which of the following electrolytes is/are used?

$A g N O_{3}$

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AgCN

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$C u S O_{4}$

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NaCl

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Solution

The correct option is B
AgCN

First, the electrolyte must contain the ions of silver. So the electrolyte can be used is either AgCN or $A g N O_{3}$ .

AgCN is more preferred than $A g N O_{3}$ because of using AgCN there will be better control of deposition of silver on the object.

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