JEE Main Chemistry question

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Sodium metal cannot be stored under:

(A)Benzene
(B)Kerosene
(C)AlcoholCorrect
(D)Toluene

Answer: (C)

Solution

Sodium reacts with alcohols (releasing hydrogen and forming sodium alkoxide), so alcohol is unsuitable as a storage medium. Benzene, kerosene and toluene

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Question ID VK-137925