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A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of

A

Sodium atom

B

Sodium hydride

C

Sodium amide

D

Solvated electrons

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`Na_((s))+(x+y)NH_(3)rarr[Na(NH_(3))_(x)]^(o+)+[e^(-)(NH_(3))_(y)]^(o+)`
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