Solution of sodium metal in liquid ${\rm{N}}{{\rm{H}}_3}$ is strongly reducing due to the presence of :

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Solution of sodium metal in liquid

\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{H}_3}

is strongly reducing due to the presence of :

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Correct option: B

Solvated electrons

Option B is correct because the blue color and reducing properties of the solution are due to the presence of solvated electrons, which are free electrons surrounded by ammonia molecules.

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