Question

Sodium is stored in kerosene because:

• A. It prevents its contact with oxygen and moisture.
• B. Kerosene is good solvent.
• C. Sodium is gaseous at room temperature and hence kerosene doesn't allow it to escape.
• D. Sodium does not react with oxygen or moisture.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It prevents its contact with oxygen and moisture.

Sodium is stored in kerosene because sodium reacts vigourously with oxygen and moisture due to its high reactivity so keeping it in kerosene will prevent sodium from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture.