In Mendeleev's Periodic Table,the elements were arranged in the increasing order of their atomic masses. However,cobalt with an atomic mass of $58.93 \ amu$ was placed before nickel having an atomic mass of $58.71 \ amu$. Give the reason for the same.

  • A
    Cobalt has higher chemical reactivity.
  • B
    Elements with similar properties were grouped together.
  • C
    Nickel was discovered later.
  • D
    Atomic mass measurements were inaccurate at that time.

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