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AIIMS 2003 Chemistry Sodium in Liquid Ammonia MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

On dissolving moderate amount of sodium metal in liquid NH₃ at low temperature, which one of the following does not occur?

A

blue coloured solution is obtained

B

Na⁺ ions are formed in the solution

C

liquid NH₃ becomes good conductor of electricity

D

liquid ammonia remains diamagnetic

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia without evolution of hydrogen.

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