In modern terminology, Eka – Silicon is called as:
A
Phosphorous
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B
Carbon
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C
Germanium
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D
Aluminium
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Solution
The correct option is C
Germanium
Eka-Silicon was the name given to one of the undiscovered elements by Mendeleev. Today, it is known as Germanium and has properties similar to that of Silicon.