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प्रश्न
Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
Sodium metal is stored under kerosene oil, why?
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उत्तर
Sodium is a very reactive metal. Sodium reacts so vigorously with oxygen in the air that it catches fire if left exposed. Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil to protect it from the action of air (and moisture) and to prevent accidental fires.
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