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Published on: August 14, 2026
In which of the following statements the law of multiple proportion is being followed?
A
Sample of carbon dioxide taken from any source will always have carbon and oxygen in the ratio 1:2.
B
Carbon forms two oxides namely 
and CO , where masses of oxygen which combine with fixed mass of carbon are in the simple ratio 
.
and CO , where masses of oxygen which combine with fixed mass of carbon are in the simple ratio . C
When magnesium burns in oxygen, the amount of magnesium taken for the reaction is equal to the amount of magnesium in magnesium oxide formed.
D
At constant temperature in magnesium oxide formed hydrogen will combine with 100 mL oxygen to produce 200 mL of water vapour .
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Among the given statements, only indicates the law of multiple proportion.
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