Multiple choice

Which of the following was the limitation of Newland’s law of octaves?

  1. Unlike elements were placed in the same slot.

  2. It was applicable only up to copper.

  3. It was assumed that only 10 elements exist in nature.

  4. Elements were arranged in triads.
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Explanation

The limitation of Newland’s Law of Octaves: In order to fit elements into his table, Newlands adjusted two elements in the same slot, but also kept some unlike elements under the same slot. Cobalt and nickel are in the same slot and are placed in the same column as fluorine, chlorine and bromine which have very different properties. Thus, Newlands Law of Octaves worked well with lighter elements only.

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