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

A

Sodium hydride

B

Sodium amide

C

Sodium atoms

D

Solvated electrons

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D
Sodium metal in liq. `NH_(3)` solution shows strong reducing power due to solved electron.
`Na+(x+y)NH_(3) hArr [Na(NH_(3))_(x)]^(+)+underset("solvated electron")([e(NH_(3))_(y)]^(-))`
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