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Give reason:
Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil

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Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because they are highly reactive elements. They can easily catch fire even when in contact with air.
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  • Sodium- potassium pump is

    A
    A hormone
    B
    An enzyme
    C
    A protein carrier
    D
    An organelle

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    A
    Benzene
    B
    Kerosene
    C
    Alcohol
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    acetone
    C
    chloroform
    D
    alcohol

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