Q.

Statement-1: Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to give blue solutions. 

Statement-2: Alkali metals in liquid ammonia give solvated species of the type MNH3n+(M=alkali metals).

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a

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

b

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

c

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

d

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In liquid ammonia, the alkali metals dissolve without any hydrogen evolution. The diluted solutions are blue in colour.

Na++(x+y)NH3Na(NH3)x++eNH3y Ammoniated electrons 

Its blue tint turns bronze when heated. The colour and other characteristics are due to an ammoniated electron, not a solvated species of the kind MNH3n+(M=alkali metals).. The solutions have potent reducing characteristics and are effective electrical conductors. The remedies have a paramagnetic composition.
Therefore, both Statements I and II are accurate, but Statement II is not the proper justification for Statement I.
Therefore, choice B is right.

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