Give reason: Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil. - Vidyadip

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Give reason: Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.

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Answer

Sodium, potassium and lithium are highly reactive metals.
They release hydrogen gas, when they react with air or moisture in air.
Hydrogen gas is highly combustible and it catches fire.
To prevent accidental fire, lithium, sodium and potassium are stored under oil.

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