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The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by:

A
Excitation of free protons
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Oscillation of loose electrons
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Existence of body centered cubic lattice
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Diffusion of sodium ions
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Solution

The correct option is B Oscillation of loose electrons
The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by oscillation of loose electron.
When light falls on the surface of sodium, the free electron starts oscillating at its mean position and get excited to higher levels. On returning back to lower levels, it emits light in all directions. Due to this sodium has a characteristic metallic lustre.
Hence, correct answer is option (b).

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