NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What is the chemical formula for the ammoniate ion formed when an alkaline earth metal dissolves in liquid ammonia?
Options
- AM(NH 3 ) 4
- BM(NH 3 ) 2
- CM(NH 3 ) 3
- DM(NH 3 ) 6
Correct answer
D. M(NH 3 ) 6
Step-by-step solution
The ammoniate ion formed from alkaline earth metals dissolved in liquid ammonia has the chemical formula [M(NH 3 ) 6 ]2+.