Sodium metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a deep blue solution due to the formation of:
p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Sodium metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a deep blue solution due to the formation of:
- a
Sodamide
- b
Sodium-ammonia complex
- c
Sodium ion-ammonia complex
- d✓
Ammoniated electrons
Ammoniated electrons
Strategy: Identify the geometry of Xenon fluorides and oxyfluorides using valence electron pair counts.
Step 1: Structural Predictions
- (2 BP + 3 LP): Linear.
- (4 BP + 2 LP): Square Planar.
- (6 BP + 1 LP): Distorted Octahedral.
- (5 BP + 1 LP): Square Pyramidal.
Step 2: Conclusion Matching the species with their theoretical shapes gives the correct set.
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