Name the metal $M$ which is extracted on the basis of following reactions:
$4M + 8CN^{-} + 2H_2O + O_2 \rightarrow 4[M(CN)_2]^{-} + 4OH^{-}$
$2[M(CN)_2]^{-} + Zn \rightarrow [Zn(CN)_4]^{2-} + 2M$

  • A
    Nickel
  • B
    Silver
  • C
    Copper
  • D
    Mercury

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