Answer to Question #242426 in General Chemistry for Sapna

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Question #242426

Why is sodium kept under oil or paraffin in the lab

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Sodium is highly reactive, so it is kept under oil or paraffin to prevent it from reacting with oxygen and moisture in the atmosphere.

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