An element X forms the following compounds with chlorine; XCl4, XCl3, XCl2. This illustrates the

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A. law of multiple proportions
B. law of chemical proportions
C. law of simple proportions
D. law of conservation of mass
E. law of definite proportions

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

this question expresses the law of multiple proportions which states that if two elements A and B combine together to form more than one compound, the various masses of element B which combines with a fixed mass of B are in simple whole number ratios. e.g

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