Which of the following metal/non metal is stored in water?

Sodium

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Mercury

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Oxygen

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Phosphorous

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Solution

The correct option is D Phosphorous
Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It readily catches fire if exposed to air. So to prevent contact of phosphorous with atmospheric oxygen it is stored in water.
Option $D$ is correct.

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