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QNEET-2023-Ch-187: NEET 2023 Chemistry - Class 11 NEET-2023-Ch-187 Solution: Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A…

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A: Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution which is paramagnetic. Reason R: The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide. In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below

Multiple Choice Options

A Both $\mathbf{A}$ A and $\mathbf{R}$ R are true but $\mathbf{R}$ R is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$ A .
B $\mathbf{A}$ A is true but $\mathbf{R}$ R is false
C $\mathbf{A}$ A is false but $\mathbf{R}$ R is true
D Both $\mathbf{A}$ A and $\mathbf{R}$ R are true and $\mathbf{R}$ R is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$ A .

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Assertion is correct because all Alkali metals gives deep blue solution by giving electrons. Reason is incorrect because deep blue solution appears due to the presence of ammoniated electron or solvated electrons.

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