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Which of the following statement correctly describes the general rules for writing chemical symbols?

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Nomenclature of Elements · Chemistry
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ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNomenclature of ElementsDelhi Head Constable AWO TPO2025
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The modern periodic table arranges elements by increasing atomic number.

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Option B — The first letter of a chemical symbol is always capitalized and the second letter, if present, is lowercase

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