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The reaction of water sodium and potassi...

The reaction of water sodium and potassium is

A

Exothermic

B

Endothermic

C

Reversible

D

Irreversible and endothermic

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A
`2Na+2HOH to 2NaOH +H_(2) uarr`
`2K +2HOH to 2KOH + H_(2) uarr `
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