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JEE Main 2019S Block Elements Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Evening Slot

Question

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

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Correct answer
Aammoniated electrons

Step-by-step explanation

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

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

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