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The reaction between sodium and water ca...

The reaction between sodium and water can be made less vigorous by

A

lowering the temperature

B

adding a little alcohol

C

amalgamating sodium

D

adding a little acetic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
Alkali metal have negative reduction potential. Therefore, they have less tendency to get reduced. In other words, they get oxidised easily. The species which itself gets oxidised behaves as a reducing agent.
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