Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution, which is paramagnetic.
Reason R: The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option 1 - <p>A is false but R is true.</p>
Option 2 - <p>Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.<br>&lt;!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 3 - <p>Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.<br>&lt;!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 4 - <p>A is true but R is false.</p>
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Detailed Solution:

The para-magnetism of solution of alkali metals in liquid ammonia and its deep blue color is due to ammoniated electrons. Which absorb energy in visible region of light.

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