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All the statements regarding law of chemical combinations is true except.
A
Fixed amount of an element should combine with different amounts of another element for law of multiple proportions.
B
Combination of elements in ratio by atoms is different as their combination ratio by mass.
C
In the decomposition of 
, the ratio of volumes of 
and 
is 2:1:3. The above data proves the Gay-Lussac's law.
, the ratio of volumes of and is 2:1:3. The above data proves the Gay-Lussac's law. D
Potassium combines with two isotopes of chlorine. ( 
and 
) to form two samples of KCl . Their formation follows the law of definite composition
and ) to form two samples of KCl . Their formation follows the law of definite composition
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Among the given statements, only is incorrect regarding the law of chemical combinations. Its correct form is : Combination of elements in ratio by atoms is same as their combination ratio by mass.
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