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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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