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Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?

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Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
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Sodium is high reactive element. If it is kept in open it can explosively react with oxygen to catch fire. Hence to prevent accidental damage sodium is immersed in kerosene oil.

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