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Metals like potassium and sodium stored in paraffin oil? Why?​

Metals like potassium and sodium stored in paraffin oil? Why?​
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Metals like potassium and sodium stored in paraffin oil? Why?​

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Because of their high reactivity, alkali metals must be stored under oil to prevent reaction with air.
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