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In NO, N2O and NO2, the masses of nitrogen which combine with a fixed mass of oxygen bear a simple ratio of 2: 4: 1. This is in accordance with which law?


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Law of conservation of mass

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Law of multiple proportions

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Avogadro law

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Law of definite proportions

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Solution

The correct option is B

Law of multiple proportions


According to the law of multiple proportions, if two elements combine to form more than one compound, the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element are in the ratio of small whole numbers.


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