Question:

Which one of the following element is represented as Eka-Silicon in Mendeleev's periodic table?

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Mendeleev's famous predicted elements: eka-boron \(\to\) scandium, eka-aluminium \(\to\) gallium, eka-silicon \(\to\) germanium.
Updated On: Apr 29, 2026
  • Gallium
  • Germanium
  • Aluminium
  • Arsenic
  • Selenium
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Mendeleev predicted eka-silicon as the element below silicon in the same group. This was later identified as germanium. Hence, \[ \boxed{(B)\ \text{Germanium}} \]
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