Abstract:The use of sodium to dry carbon tetrachloride as described in the experimental section was an extremely unwise procedure as this mixture of chemicals can lead to violent explosions.' Under no circumstances should this method be adopted by others as alternative safe methods for drying carbon tetrachloride are available.'
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