how will you justify that water is a compound?

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Hi,
Water is a compound can be supported by the following facts:
1) Its constituents Hydrogen and oxygen are always present in the same ratio as 2:1(H₂O)
2) Its properties are different from its constituent elements(hydrogen and oxygen)
3) Its constituents cannot be separated by simple physical means but requires chemical methods and it has a fixed boiling point.

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