Question

2. Which is an example of the law of multiple proportions?
a. CO and CO2
b. CO and H2 O
c. CO and CH4
d. CO and C2 H4

Answer 1

a. CO and CO₂

Explanation:

• Both are made of the same elements like Carbon and oxygen but the ratio of elements in both compounds is different.
• When two elements combine to form more than one compound, the mass of one element which combines with the fixed mass of other elements, will always ratio of the whole number.