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Sodium when dropped in water catches fire becauseA. it has higher atomic massB. it is a metalC. it is highly electropositive is natureD. the hydrogen gas evolved in the reaction is combustible in nature.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`Na+H_(2)OrarrNaOH+1//2H_(2)`. As the reaction is highly exothermic therefore hydrogen evolved catches fire.


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