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QJEEM19Ch687a: JEE Main 2019 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM19Ch687a Solution: Sodium metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a deep blue …

Sodium metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a deep blue solution due to the formation of :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A ammoniated electrons
  • B sodamide
  • C sodium-ammonia complex
  • D sodium ion-ammonia complex

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Na + (x + y)NH3(l) → [Na(NH3)x]+ + [e(NH3)y]-

[e(NH3)y]- is called solvated or ammoniated electron.

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