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1)

 Which of the following elements does not form amide when reacted with ammonia?


A) Li

B) Na

C) K

D) Rb

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Lithium doesn't form amide when reacted with ammonia. It forms tetraamminelithium , Li(NH3)4.

 The equation for the reaction is as follows:

$Li+4NH_{3}\rightarrow  [Li(NH_{3})_{4}]$

                            Tetraaminelithium