2.25g of a sample of an oxide of copper on reduction gave 2.0g of copper. 2.50g of another oxide of copper on reduction also gave 2.0g of copper. These results are in accordance with the law of?
A
constant composition
B
conservation of matter
C
multiple proportions
D
definite proportions
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
law of multiple proportions, statement that when two elements combine with each other to form more than one compound, the weights of one element that combine with a fixed weight of the other are in a ratio of small whole numbers.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14226)