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Irrespective of the source, pure sample of water always yields `88.89%` mass of oxygen and `11.11%` mass of hydrogen. This is explained by the law of

A

conservation of mass

B

multiple proportions

C

constant composition

D

constant volume

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C
The H : O ratio in water is fixed, irrespective of its source. Hence it is law of constant composition.
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