Question

By which name the Eka-silicon element is known after its discovery?
(A) Gallium
(B) Germanium
(C) Tellurium
(D) Indium

Answer 1

Eka-silicon is an element which, after its discovery came to be known as Germanium.

Mendeleev had named the predicted element eka-silicon, it was later discovered by Clemens Winkler.

It was discovered in 1886. Its atomic number is 32 and its symbol is - Ge. The correct option is (b), Germanium.

Answer 2

Eka Silicon is Germanium