Which of the following metals is used for drying organic solvents?

Magnesium

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Sodium

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Platinum

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Nickel

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Solution

The correct option is A Sodium
Sodium reacts vigorously with water

Na + H $_{2}$ O $\to$ NaOH + H $_{2}$ $↑$

Sodium has strong affinity for moisture. Hence it is used for drying organic solvents.

Hence, the correct option is $B$

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