Q.

Consider the following statements.
(i) Atoms of  H,O,N  and  C  have identical properties but different mass.
(ii) Law of definite proportions fail, when isotopes are considered.
(iii) The ratio of  N:H  in  NH3  is 1 : 3 and  N:O  in nitric oxide is 2 : 1.
(iv) Nuclear reactions do not support law of conservation of mass
Which of the following pairs of statements is true according to Dalton’s atomic theory?

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a

(ii) and (iv)

b

(ii) and (iii)

c

(i) and (iv)

d

(i) and  (ii)

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

For statement (i): H, O, C, N=all have different chemical properties.
For statement (ii): It is true as per Dalton’s postulate.
For statement (iii): N : O = 1 : 1 (NO)
For statement (iv) : Dalton’s postulates says, atoms can neither be created nor destroyed.

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