JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3sb008
Ammonium chloride is added in small portions to a blue solution of sodium in liquid ammonia. What is observed, and what are the products?
AThe blue colour is discharged and ClX2 is evolved.
BThe blue colour is discharged and HX2 is evolved; NaCl and NHX3 are formed.
CThe solution turns bronze and NaNHX2 precipitates.
DThe blue colour deepens and NX2 is evolved.
Answer: B
NHX4X+ is an acid in liquid ammonia and the solvated electron reduces it. 2NHX4Cl+2Na2NaCl+2NHX3+HX2. The electrons are used up, so the blue colour disappears and hydrogen is evolved.