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Standard X
Chemistry
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Which of the ...
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Which of the following metals reacts vigorously with oxygen?

A
Zn
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Mg
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C
Na
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Cu
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Solution

The correct option is C Na
Sodium metal reacts vigorously with oxygen; that’s why it is stored in kerosene.

Furthermore, it can not be stored in water as it'll react vigorously with water to form sodium hydroxide.

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