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Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil ?​

Answer 1

Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil.

Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil because:

1. Sodium is a highly reactive metal.
2. It reacts vigorously with oxygen or moisture and starts producing fumes.
3. Kerosene oil does not react with sodium.
4. Kerosene oil acts as a barrier for the reaction of sodium with oxygen.
5. It acts inert.
6. No chemical reaction occurs.

Due to the above reasons, it is mandatory to immerse sodium in kerosene oil.