Chemistry, asked by supraja21, 1 year ago

petrol also does not react with sodium. but it is not selected for preserving sodium metal. why

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Answered by Anonymous

reactive metal like Sodium Potassium and Calcium stored in inactive solvents like kerosene because if it comes into contact with water hydrogen is liberated. And thus an explosion can can take place. petrol is not used for this purpose because it is highly volatile and thus hydrogen will react with air forming a detonating mixture

Anonymous: check out I have edited my answer

supraja21: that's correct.

supraja21: thank u

Anonymous: you are welcome

Anonymous: actually in the hurry I could not and understand the question properly

Anonymous: thanks for rectifying my mistake

supraja21: it's OK

Anonymous: well any more queries

Anonymous: you can ask without any hesitate

supraja21: ok

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