A metal M forms two types of chlorine, MCl(_2) and MCl(_3) which of the following laws best explains the relationship between the chlorides? Law of
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A.
conservation of mass -
B.
definite proportion -
C.
multiple proportion -
D.
reciprocal proportion
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Law of multiple proportions, statement that when two elements combine with each other to form more than one compound, the weights of one element that combine with a fixed weight of the other are in a ratio of small whole numbers.