why is sodium stored in kerosene , whereas phosphorus In water
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To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen,it is stored in water. Whereas,sodium is very reactive. It reacts vigorously with oxygen and water. ... Kerosene is composed of saturated hydrocarbons, with which sodium does not react.
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because sodium is reactive with air
phosphorus is also reactive with air
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