Why sodium metal is stored in kerosene? [2 marks]

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$∙$ Sodium metal is highly reactive. Sodium metal reacts with oxygen and water vigourously. [1 mark]
$∙$ A lot of heat is generated in that recation. So, sodium metal is stored in kerosene. [1 mark]

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