Question

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 an amide.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Answer 1

A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

Assertion is correct because all Alkali metals give a deep blue solution by giving electrons.

Reason is incorrect because the deep blue solution appears due to the presence of ammoniated electrons or solvated electrons.