Question

Which one of the following pair of compounds illustrates law of multiple proportions?

• A. $H_{2}O,N{a}_{2}O$
• B. $MgO,N{a}_{2}O$
• C. $N{a}_{2}O,BaO$
• D. $SnC{l}_2,SnC{l}_4$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $SnC{l}_2,SnC{l}_4$

Law of multiple proportions is illustrated in option (d) only as same two elements should combine to form different compounds.