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:
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 -
A is false but R is true.
Option 2 -
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Option 3 -
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Option 4 -
A is true but R is false.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
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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