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We have to find the elements which are expected to be similar to carbon in the periodic table.

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Carbon is a four-electron element with a four-electron outer shell. It has the ability to create four covalent bonds at once, allowing it to construct lengthy carbon chain compounds. Silicon and germanium are two elements that have similar characteristics.
 
 

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