$\frac{G r o u p}{P e r i o d}$ 1 2 3-12 13 14 15 16 17 18
2 A B C
3 D E F

On basis of the above table, which element can forms only covalent compounds.

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Solution

The element E belongs to the 14th group and third period. It is silicon and forms only covalent compounds.

So, the correct answer is E

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GroupPeriod123-121314151617182ABC3DEFOn basis of the above table, which element can forms only covalent compounds.

The element E belongs to the 14th group and third period. It is silicon and forms only covalent compounds.So, the correct answer is E

$\frac{G r o u p}{P e r i o d}$ 1 2 3-12 13 14 15 16 17 18
2 A B C
3 D E F

On basis of the above table, which element can forms only covalent compounds.

The element E belongs to the 14th group and third period. It is silicon and forms only covalent compounds.

So, the correct answer is E