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Question : Which element precedes carbon in the modern periodic table?

Option 1: Boron

Option 2: Lithium

Option 3: Beryllium

Option 4: Magnesium


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Correct Answer: Boron


Solution : The correct option is Boron.

The element that precedes carbon in the modern periodic table is Boron. Boron is the fifth element with an atomic number of 5, while carbon is the sixth element with an atomic number of 6. It is a metalloid, which means it has properties of both metals and non-metals. Boron is not found freely in nature but is typically found in borate minerals.

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