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Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?​

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Answered by GurvinderArora
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Sodium and Potassium are highly reactive metals and react vigorously with the oxygen, carbon dioxide and moisture present in the air such that it may even cause a fire. To prevent this explosive reaction, Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium doesn't react with kerosene.

Answered by BrainlyTornado
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Na is highly reactive. So it easily react with atmospheric oxygen and can cause explosion.As it in inert with kerosene Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil.

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