S Block Elements Question 90

Question: On dissolving moderate amount of sodium metal in liquid $ NH_3 $ at low temperature, which one of the following does not occur

[AIIMS 2003]

Options:

A) Blue coloured solution is obtained

B) $ N{{a}^{+}} $ ions are formed in the solution

C) Liquid $ NH_3 $ becomes good conductor of electricity

D) Liquid ammonia remains diamagnetic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Due to free electron liquid ammonia becomes paramagnetic.