Due to the high reactivity of sodium, it is usually store...
Due to the high reactivity of sodium, it is usually stored under
water
mercury
paraffin
phenol
Correct answer is C
Na is kept under kerosene (paraffin) to avoid reactivity with air.
Paraffin is also known as Kerosene.
Na(sodium) is kept in kerosene to prevent it from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture. If this happens, it will react with the moisture present in air and form sodium hydroxide.
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