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

Options

A. solvated clectrons
B. sodium amide
C. sodium hydride
D. sodium atoms

Answer

A

Explanation

Solution of sodium metal inliquid `NH_(3)` consists of solvated `Na^(+)` ions and solvated electrons:
`Na+(x+y)NH_(3)to[Na(NH_(3))_(x)]^(+)+[e(NH_(3))_(y)]^(-)`
reduction property is mainly due to solvated electrons.