Which of the Following Does NOT Illustrate the Law of Multiple

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT illustrate the law of multiple proportions?

• A)The N-to-O mass ratio in NO is 0.875,whereas that in N₂O is 1.75.
• B)C₂H₂ has a 12:1 C-to-H mass ratio while C₂H₆ as a 4:1 C-to-H mass ratio.
• C)The ratio of O:C by mass in CO₂ is twice that of CO.
• D)If a sample of H₂O contains 16 grams of oxygen,a sample of H₂O₂ with the same number of molecules would contain 32 grams of oxygen.
• E)H₂S and H₂O contain the same mass of hydrogen.

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Mode

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