Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: Metallic sodium dissolved in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution which is paramagnetic.
Reasons R: The deep blue solution to the formation of amide.
In the light of the above statements, the correct answer from the options below:

• A. Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. A is true but R is false.
• C. A is false but R is true.
• D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A is true but R is false.

Answer 2

The accurate choice is (B): A is true but R is false.
The assertion is accurate since all alkali metals produce a deep blue solution by releasing electrons.
However, the reason is inaccurate as the deep blue solution results from the existence of ammoniated electrons or solvated electrons