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

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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 :

(A) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(B) A is true but R is false
(C) A is false but R is true
(D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. Assertion is correct because all Alkali metals gives deep blue solution by giving electrons. Reason : is incorrect because deep blue solution appears due to the presence of ammoniated electron or solvated electrons.

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