A solution of sodium in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing and highly conducting due to the presence of ____________.

sodium atoms

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sodium hydride

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sodium amide

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solvated electrons

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Solution

The correct option is A solvated electrons
Solvated electron is a free electron in a solution and is the smallest possible anion. The deep color of solutions of alkali metals in ammonia arises from the presence of solvated electrons.

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