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'Sodium and potassium is stored under kerosene' . Explain ​

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Answered by ujjawal200503
1

Explanation:

it is very reactive metal

Answered by harshsingh26092002
2

Answer:

Sodium and potassium kept under kerosene because they caught fire when exposed to moisture.

For example

2Na + 2H2O - 2NaOH + H2

The reaction is very violent and large amount of heat produce during this reaction causes hydrogen to burn.

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