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Periodic Classification of Elements — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10SciencePeriodic Classification of Elements1 Mark
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Eka silicon is now called as :
  • A
    Gallium
  • B
    Scandium
  • ✓
    Germanium
  • D
    Indium
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
Germanium
Eka silicon is now called as germanium. Mendeleev called it “eka $-$ silicon,” meaning “beyond silicon” on his table.

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