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Why is sodium metal, never left open in air?

A

It melts at room temperature

B

It reacts with moisture present in air violently

C

It reacts with oxygen present in air violently

D

Both b and c

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The correct Answer is:
C
Explanation Because sodium and potassium is very reactive metal and even combines explosively with air at room temperature and cathes fire.
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  • Why is sodium metal stored in kerosene?

    A
    It catch fire in air.
    B
    It reacts with kerosene.
    C
    It dissolves in kerosene.
    D
    It maintains the lustre of sodium.

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    A
    `C Cl_(4)`
    B
    Kerosene
    C
    Thiocarbonate
    D
    Alcohol.

  • Sodium metal is kept under

    A
    Kerosene oil
    B
    Alcohol
    C
    Water
    D
    Acids.

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