When a metal of group 1 was dissolved in liquid ammonia, the following observations were obtained:
(i) Blue solution was obtained initially.
(ii) On concentrating the solution, blue colour changed to bronze colour. How do you account for the blue colour of the solution?......
Give the name of the product formed on keeping the solution for some time.
When a metal of group 1 was dissolved in liquid ammonia, the following observations were obtained:
(i) Blue solution was obtained initially.
(ii) On concentrating the solution, blue colour changed to bronze colour. How do you account for the blue colour of the solution?......
Give the name of the product formed on keeping the solution for some time.
This is a long answer type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar
(i) The alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia and give a blue solution, which is conductive in nature. A solution of sodium in liquid ammonia at -30C conducts electricity. The ammoniated electrons are responsible for the blue col
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