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Give reasons for the following.​
Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.

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Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because:

Sodium and potassium are very reactive.​

Sodium and potassium when exposed to air tend to catch fire and they also vigorously react with water and oxygen.​

Therefore, sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.

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