In the Mendeleev's Periodic table, gaps were left for the elements that were expected to be discovered later.Which of the following elements found a place in the periodic table later?

Sodium

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Silicon.

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Chlorine

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Germanium

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Solution

The correct option is D
Germanium

Germanium found a place in the periodic table. The element was called Eka-silicon.

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In the Mendeleev's Periodic table, gaps were left for the elements that were expected to be discovered later.Which of the following elements found a place in the periodic table later?

The correct option is D GermaniumGermanium found a place in the periodic table. The element was called Eka-silicon.

The correct option is D
Germanium

Germanium found a place in the periodic table. The element was called Eka-silicon.