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Question

A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is srongly reducing due to the presence of :

Options

A.sodium atoms
B.sodium hydride
C.sodium amide amide
D.solvated electrons

Solution

Na ⇋ Na+ + e- (in liq. NH3)
e- + xNH3 → [e(NH2)x]-
      ammoniated electron
EoR.P = - 1.89V(at - 34oC)
Na + (x + y)NH3 → [Na(NH3)x]+ + [e(NH3)y]-
                      ammoniated cation     ammoniated electron

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