The weight ratio of two elements A and B which combine with the fixed weight of C separately is either the same or some simple whole number multiple of the weight ratio in which A and B combine together. This statement explains :

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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law of constant composition.

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The correct option is B law of reciprocal proportion.
The weight ratio of two elements A and B which combine with the fixed weight of C separately is either the same or some simple whole number multiple of the weight ratio in which A and B combine together. This statement explains the Law of reciprocal proportion.
For example, 23 g of $N a$ combines with 35.5 g of $C l$ and 1 g of $H$ to form $N a C l$ and $N a H$ . Hence, 35.5 g of $C l$ and 1 g of $H$ will combine to form $H C l$ .

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