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The deep blue colour of solution of sodium in ammonia is due to :

Option: 1

Sodium ion


Option: 2

Ammoniated sodium ion


Option: 3

Ammoniated electron


Option: 4

Sodium amide


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As we have learnt ,

Color of alkali metal -ammonia solution -

Blue colour is due to excitation of free ammoniated electrons to higher energy levels absorbing energy in the visible region

In concentrated solution, blue colour changes to metallic copper or bronze due to metal ion cluster formation

Therefore, option(3) is correct.

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