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Which of the following is a reducing agent ?

Option: 1

Na/Liq NH3


Option: 2

Li/Liq NH3


Option: 3

Both a and b


Option: 4

Alkaline KMnO4


Answers (1)

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As we learnt , 

 

Solution of alkali metal in liquid ammonia -

1.    Dissolves in anhydrous liquid ammonia giving conducting

2.    Deep blue solutions

- wherein

M+ (x+y) NH{_{3}}\rightarrow [M (NH{_{3}}){_{x}}]^{^{+}} + [e(NH{_{3}}){_{y}}]^{-}

 

 Li/Na in liq. NH3 gives one electron is the solution and the Li+/Na+ gets solvated by NH3 . Hence, they act as reducing agents.

Therefore, option(3) is correct.

 

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