A dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia is

Acolourless
Byellow
Cbronze with metallic lustre
Ddeep blue

Answer: D

Sodium dissolves to give ammoniated

Na X^{+}

and ammoniated electrons. The ammoniated electrons absorb in the red region, so the dilute solution looks deep blue. The bronze colour appears only in concentrated solutions.

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