Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2023

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R : \n Assertion A : Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution, which is paramagnetic.\nReasons R : The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide.\nIn the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.