Consider two compounds of A and B. In one compound, x grams of A combines with y grams of B whereas 2x grams of A combines with 3y grams of B in the second one. The data satisfies:
A
Law of multiple proportions
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B
Law of conservation of mass
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C
Law of constant proportions
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D
Law of reciprocal proportions
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Solution
The correct option is A Law of multiple proportions The elements A and B, on reaction form two compounds in different proportions and on fixing the amount of A, the ratio of amounts of B in both compounds bear a simple ratio which is illustrated by the law of multiple proportions.