Question

When dry ammonia gas is passed over heated sodium in absence of air the product formed is?

Answer 1

we will get sodium amide,sodium azide,sodium nitrate and sodium hydrite

Answer 2

Hey dear,

● Answer -
When dry ammonia is passed over heated sodium in absence of air, the product formed is sodium amide.

● Explanation -
- When dry ammonia is passed over heated sodium in absence of air, sodium amide is produced.
2Na + 2NH3 ---> 2NaNH2 + H2

# Extra information -
- Sodium amide aka sodamide is mainly used as a strong base in organic chemistry.


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