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One part of an element A combines with two parts of B (another element). Six parts of an element C combine with four parts of an element B. If A and C are combined, the ratio of their masses will be governed by:

A
law of definite proportions
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law of multiple proportions
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law of reciprocal proportions
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law of conservation of mass
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Solution

The correct option is C law of reciprocal proportions
According to the law of reciprocal proportions, the weights of two elements combining with a fixed amount of the third element will bear the same ratio (or a simple multiple of it) in which they themselves react.

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