Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?

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To observe dilution

To prevent it from catching fire

Not to lose its properties

To prevent it from Corrosion.

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Sodium is a highly reactive metal and reacts vigorously with the oxygen, carbon dioxide, and moisture present in the air such that it may even cause a fire. To prevent this explosive reaction, Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium doesn’t react with kerosene.

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