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Atoms of different elements combine in simple whole number ratio to form chemical compounds is an explanation of.........
Options
A Law of conservation of mass
B Law of conservation of energy
C Law of definite proportion
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D Law of indefinite proportion
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The law of definite proportions states that a given compound always contains its constituent elements in a fixed (definite) ratio by mass, which corresponds to simple whole number ratios of atoms.

Hint

Also known as Proust's law.

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