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metal like Sodium and potassium are stored under oil ?


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Answered by Anonymous
5

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it's done because they react with oxygen at room temp so to prevent any air contact they are kept in dense oil like kerosin

Answered by Priyanshiagarwal12
4

Answer:

Explanation:becoz they are highly reactive metals on exposure to air the may react violently and cause accidental fires

Preserving under oil prevents their reaction with air by cutting the air supply

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