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  4. The reaction of sodium with water is highly exothermic. The rate of reaction can be lowered by -

Q. The reaction of sodium with water is highly exothermic. The rate of reaction can be lowered by -

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Solution:

Sodium amalgam is less reactive than sodium metal. In amalgam lesser surface area of alkali metal is available for reaction.