JAMB Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Due to the high reactivity of sodium, it is usually stored under

A. A. water
B. B. mercury
C. C. paraffin oilCorrect
D. D. phenol

Explanation

Sodium is stored under paraffin oil to prevent it from reacting with moisture and oxygen in the air.

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