Question

give reason why sodium metal is kept in kerosene oil

Answer 1

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==>Sodium (Na) is kept in kerosene oil because of the following two reasons:-
(i) Sodium floats on water.
(ii) Sodium reacts vigorously with oxygen and water..... hence it is kept in kerosene oil

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium is the highly reactive alkali metal. It reacts vigorously with oxygen gas and catches fire. ... Therefore, in order to cut off its contact with air and water and prevent the accidental damage, sodium metal is kept in kerosene oil.