MCQ
Which metal is stored in kerosene oil?
- ASodium
- BCalcium
- CIron
- DNone of the above
✓
Answer
- Sodium
Explanation:
Metals such as potassium and sodium react so vigorously that they catch fire if kept in the open.
Hence, to protect them and to prevent accidental fires, they are kept immersed in kerosene oil.
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