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Question
Why are alkali metals kept in kerosene oil?
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Solution 1
Alkali metals like sodium and potassium are kept in kerosene as they react with moisture and air.
Solution 2
Alkali metals are very reactive. They react with atmospheric reagents like oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapour and form compounds, so they are kept in an inert solvent.
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