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In organic reactions , metallic lithium ...

In organic reactions , metallic lithium in liquid ammonia behaves as

A

Oxidising agent

B

Reducing agent

C

Bleaching agent

D

Dehydrating agent

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The correct Answer is:
B

Lithium metal in liquid ammonia contains ammoniated electron, which acts as a reducing agent.
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