The Law of Octaves was applicable only upto element ________.

Sodium

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Copper

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Calcium

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Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is C
Calcium

The Law of Octaves was applicable only upto calcium, as after calcium, every eighth element does not possess properties similar to that of the first.

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What are the drawbacks of Newland’s Law of Octaves?

(A) The law of octaves was found to be applicable only till calcium. It was not applicable to elements of higher atomic masses.

(B) Some unlike elements were placed in same column

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