An element X forms the following compounds with chlorine; XCl\(_4\), XCl\(_3\), XCl\(_2\). This illustrates the
A. law of multiple proportions B. law of chemical proportions C. law of simple proportions D. law of conservation of mass
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The law of multiple proportion states that when element A and B combine to form more than one chemical compound then the various masses of sample A react with a fixed mass of sample B are in a simple multiple ratio.
