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What happens to ammonia when reacts with heated sodium?​

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When dry ammonia is passed over heated sodium in absence of air, the product formed is sodium amide. - When dry ammonia is passed over heated sodium in absence of air, sodium amide is produced. - Sodium amide aka sodamide is mainly used as a strong base in organic chemistry.

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When dry ammonia is passed over heated sodium in absence of air, the product formed is sodium amide. - When dry ammonia is passed over heated sodium in absence of air, sodium amide is produced. - Sodium amide aka sodamide is mainly used as a strong base in organic chemistry.
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