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Two different oxides of metal contain 20% and 27% oxygen by weight. This is an accordance with the law of

A

conservation of mass

B

constant composition

C

multiple proportion

D

reciprocal proportion

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The correct Answer is:
C
Formation of different oxides of a metal follows law of multiple proportion.
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