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The reaction between sodium and water can be made less vigorous by

A

adding a little alcohol

B

amalgamatesd sodium

C

adding a little acetic acid

D

lowering the temperature

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B
Reaction of sodium with water is quite vigorous. To reduce its vogorousness, it is amalgamated with mercury (Na-Hg amalgam).
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