Explain the role of NaCN in extraction of silver from silver ore?? Share with your friends Share 5 Priya Singh answered this Please follow the link:- https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/explain-the-role-of-nacn-in-extraction-of-silver-from-silver/general-principles-and-processes-of-isolation-of-elements/6898869 3 View Full Answer Nuha answered this The following reaction is involved in the extraction of silver after the silver ore has been leached with NaCN.AgS + NaCN --- 2Na[Ag(CN)2] + Na2S 12