sblock Elements - Result Question 35
Assertion and Reason
Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :
(a) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
45.
Statement I Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to give blue solution.
Statement II Alkali metals in liquid ammonia give solvated species of the type $\left[M\left(NH _3\right) _n\right]^{+}(M=$ alkali metals $)$.
(2007, 3M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 45. (b)
Solution:
- Both statements are correct but blue colour is due to presence of solvated electron $NH _3\left(e^{-}\right)$.