Question

why postassium stored in kerosene​

Answer 1

Answer:

Na and K are very reactive metals and kept in kerosene oil to prevent it from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture as they react to form their hydroxides. This is an exothermic reaction and lot of heat is generated so both the metals are kept in kerosene oil.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Potassium is kept immersed in kerosene oil because it is a very highly reactive element.... It reacts so vigorously with oxygen that it catches fire when kept in open

So... To avoid accidental fires and to keep it safe... Its kept immersed in kerosene oil