Sodium metal can be stored under :...

Sodium metal can be stored under :

A

Benzene

B

Kerosene

C

Alcohol

D

Toluene

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The correct Answer is:

B

Due to high reactivity of Na with oxygen, water and some other organic solvents, sodium is kept under kerosene or paraffin oil.

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