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A solution of sodium metal in liquid amm...

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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The correct Answer is:
D
The alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia without the evolution of hydrogen.
`Na^(o+)+(x+y)NH_(2)rarr[Na(NH_(3))_(x)]^(o+)+underset("electrons")underset("Ammonia")([e(NH_(3))_(y)]^(Θ))`
It is an ammoniated electron which is responsible for the colour and reducing properties.
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