Which one of the following pairs of compounds illustrates the law of multiple proportion ?
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a
H2O, Na2O
b
MgO, Na2O
c
Na2O, BaO
d
SnCl2, SnCl4
answer is D.
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The same elements must be involved in different proportions to form two or more compounds. Only such examples illustrate the law of multiple proportions. Sn & Cl2 combine to form SnCl2 and SnCl4. The masses of Chlorine combining with fixed mass of ‘Sn’ are in the ratio of 1 : 2 This illustrates the law of multiple proportions