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प्रश्न
When an alkali metal dissolves in liquid ammonia the solution can acquire different colours. Explain the reasons for this type of colour change.
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उत्तर
When an alkali metal is dissolved in liquid ammonia, it results in the formation of a deep blue coloured solution.
\[\ce{M + (x + y) NH_3 -> M^+(NH_3)_x + e^{-1}(NH_3)_y}\]
The ammoniated electrons absorb energy corresponding to red region of visible light. Therefore, the transmitted light is blue in colour.
At a higher concentration (3 M), clusters of metal ions are formed. This causes the solution to attain a copper-bronze colour and a characteristic metallic lustre.
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