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Sodium metal dissolves in liquid ammonia and forms a deep blue solution. The colour is due to absorption of light by :

A

sodium ions

B

ammoniated electrons

C

free electrons

D

ammoniated sodium ions

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The correct Answer is:
B
Energy of ammoniated electrons become quantised. Colour is due to transition between the quantised levels.
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