GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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Sodium metal is kept under
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alcohol
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kerosene
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petrol
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water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium is stored in kerosene because sodium reacts vigourously with oxygen and moisture due to its high reactivity so keeping it in kerosene will prevent sodium from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture. Q.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kerosene oil does not react with sodium and acts as a barrier which restricts its reaction with oxygen and moisture.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lithium cannot be kept in kerosene like other alkali metals such as Na, K etc.
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