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Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect?

A

A molecule of a compound may have atoms of different elements

B

A compound cannit be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation

C

A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements.

D

The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed

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A compound does not retain the physical properties of its constituent elements.
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