Atoms of the same two elements can combine in different ratios to form different compounds. This law is called the :

law of constant composition

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law of multiple proportion

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law of reciprocal proportion

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law of conservation of mass

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The correct option is A law of multiple proportion
It is also known as law of multiple proportion. It states that if two elements form more than one compound between them then the ratios of the masses of the second element which combine with the fixed mass of first element will be ratios of small whole numbers.

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One of the statements of Dalton's atomic theory is given below "Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in a fixed ratio"

(a) Law of conservation of mass (b) Law of definite proportions

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