Gold can be removed from ore with a highly toxic chemical called _____ through a series of leaching operations.

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The highly toxic chemical used to remove gold from ore through a series of leaching operations is cyanide salts. Sulfuric acid and nitric acid are strong acids used for other chemical processes, while arsenic is a toxic element found naturally in some ores but not used as a chemical reagent for gold extraction. The option "E" is not a valid chemical compound.

Gold Can Be Removed from Ore with a Highly Toxic