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1. Why is sodium kept immersed in keroscne oil?​

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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 iskept immersed in kerosene becauseSodium doesn't react with kerosene

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