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  4. The alkali metals dissolve in ammonia to give a deep blue solution which is conducting in nature. M+(x+y) NH3 →[M(NH3)x]2++2[e(NH3)y]- Which of the following is not true about the solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia ?

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Q. The alkali metals dissolve in ammonia to give a deep blue solution which is conducting in nature.
$M+\left(x+y\right) NH_{3} \to\left[M\left(NH_{3}\right)_{x}\right]^{2+}+2\left[e\left(NH_{3}\right)_{y}\right]^{-}$
Which of the following is not true about the solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia ?

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Solution:

Correct answer is (c) The blue colour changes to brown on standing