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When sodium is dissolved in liquid ammonia, a solution of deep blue colour is obtained. The colour of the solution is due to

A

the presence of ammoniated electron

B

the presence of sodium ions

C

the formation of sodium hydride

D

the formation of `NaHN_(2)`

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The presence of ammoniated electron is responsible for the blue colour of the sodium of sodium in liquid ammonia.
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