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Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia
a
shows blue colour
b
exhibits electrical conductivity
c
acts as reducing agent
d
acts as oxidising agent
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Correct option is A
Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to give deep blue solutions that are conducting in nature. This happens because the alkali metal atom readily loses the valence electron in ammonia solution. Both the cation and the electron combine with ammonia to form ammoniated cation and ammoniated electronTalk to our academic expert!
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