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Carbon dioxide contains 27.27% of carbon...

Carbon dioxide contains `27.27%` of carbon disulphide contains `15.79%` of carbon and sulphur dioxide contains `50%` of sulphur this data is an agreement with

A

Law of conservation of mass

B

Law of definite proportions

C

Law of multiple proportions

D

Law of reciprocal proportions

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the given percentages of carbon and sulfur in the compounds and determine how they relate to the law of reciprocal proportions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Percentages**: - Carbon dioxide (CO₂) contains 27.27% carbon. - Carbon disulfide (CS₂) contains 15.79% carbon. - Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) contains 50% sulfur. 2. **Assume a Fixed Mass**: - To simplify calculations, assume a fixed mass of 100 grams for each compound. - This means: - In 100 grams of CO₂, there are 27.27 grams of carbon. - In 100 grams of CS₂, there are 15.79 grams of carbon. - In 100 grams of SO₂, there are 50 grams of sulfur. 3. **Calculate the Mass of Sulfur in CS₂**: - The molar mass of CS₂ is approximately 76.14 g/mol (C = 12.01 g/mol, S = 32.07 g/mol). - The mass of sulfur in 100 grams of CS₂ can be calculated as follows: - Mass of sulfur in CS₂ = (Mass of CS₂) - (Mass of carbon) - Mass of sulfur = 100 g - 15.79 g = 84.21 g. 4. **Determine the Ratio of Masses**: - Now, we will find the ratio of the masses of sulfur and carbon in the compounds: - For CO₂: - Mass of carbon = 27.27 g - Mass of oxygen = 100 g - 27.27 g = 72.73 g - For SO₂: - Mass of sulfur = 50 g - Mass of oxygen = 100 g - 50 g = 50 g - For CS₂: - Mass of carbon = 15.79 g - Mass of sulfur = 84.21 g 5. **Calculate the Ratios**: - The ratio of carbon in CO₂ to sulfur in CS₂: - \( \text{Ratio} = \frac{27.27 \text{ g (C in CO₂)}}{15.79 \text{ g (C in CS₂)}} \) - The ratio of sulfur in SO₂ to sulfur in CS₂: - \( \text{Ratio} = \frac{50 \text{ g (S in SO₂)}}{84.21 \text{ g (S in CS₂)}} \) 6. **Apply the Law of Reciprocal Proportions**: - According to the law of reciprocal proportions, if two elements combine with a fixed mass of a third element, the ratios of their masses will be in a simple ratio. - Here, the calculated ratios should reflect this law, confirming that the data is in agreement with the law of reciprocal proportions. ### Conclusion: The data provided in the question is consistent with the law of reciprocal proportions, as the ratios of the masses of carbon and sulfur in the respective compounds show a simple ratio.
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