Question
Question: Which of the following characteristic is **incorrect** when alkali metal is dissolved in liquid ammo...
Which of the following characteristic is incorrect when alkali metal is dissolved in liquid ammonia.
A
Deep blue solution is observed
B
Obtained solution is paramagnetic in nature
C
Obtained solution acts as oxidizing agent
D
Obtained solution acts as reducing agent
Answer
Obtained solution acts as oxidizing agent
Explanation
Solution
When an alkali metal is dissolved in liquid ammonia, it produces solvated electrons which give the solution a deep blue color and make it paramagnetic. The solution acts as a strong reducing agent and does not act as an oxidizing agent.
Thus, the incorrect characteristic is that the obtained solution acts as an oxidizing agent.