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Give reason: Sodium, potassium and lit...

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

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Na & K are highly reactive (in air & moisture).
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Because they are very reactive and catches fine when exposed air. Also, they react with water to from base therefore, they are kept in oil.
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