Question

Testbank, Question 098 In the reaction between an alkyne and Na metal in liquid ammonia, the role of Na is as a(n) ___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. reducing agent

Explanation:

Na acts as a  reducing agent. A reducing agent is a substance whose function is to reduce or donate electrons to another, and by doing so it becomes oxidized.  We can see the mechanism of the reaction in the image attached below.