Question

What are the drawbacks of Newland's Octaves?
(A) Some elements were placed in the same slot.
(B) Some unlike elements were placed in the same column.
(C) Some similar elements were placed farther apart.

The statements those are true for the above question is/are

• A. A, B, C
• B. A, B
• C. A only
• D. C only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

A, B, C

If you carefully go through the Newland's Table, you will conclude that his table has all the below-mentioned drawbacks:

(i) Some elements were placed in the same slot.
(ii) Some unlike elements were placed in the same column.
(iii) Some similar elements were placed farther apart.
(iv) His Law of Octaves seemed to be applicable only for elements up to calcium.