2026 · Q70
Sodium metal is kept immersed in kerosene oil. This is because
General KnowledgeChemistry
- AIt evaporates quickly in the air
- BIt undergoes corrosion with air
- CIt reacts violently with moisture in air
- DAll the above
Explanation
Sodium is highly reactive: it reacts violently with moisture (and oxygen) in air, even catching fire, so it is stored immersed in kerosene oil with which it does not react. The answer is (C).