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What happens when sodium is put in a solution of ammonia?(a) It generates a lot of heat(b) It does not dissolve(c) It produces deep blue color(d) Ammonia liquid evaporates due to heatThe question was asked during an online exam.I would like to ask this question from P-Block Elements topic in portion P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (c) It PRODUCES deep blue COLOR

For explanation: When SODIUM is introduced to LIQUID ammonia, it separates into sodium ion and a single electron (Na → Na^+ + e^–). The single electron produces the deep blue color due to solvation effect producing e^–[NH3]n.



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