Which set of compounds illustrates the Law of Multiple Proportions?
A)CH₄, C₂H₆, C₃H₈
B)NO, NH₃, NH₄Cl
C)H₂O, H₂
D)all of these

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The Law of Multiple Proportions states that when two elements combine to form more than one compound, the ratios of the masses of the second element that combine with a fixed mass of the first element are simple whole numbers. In choice A, CH₄, C₂H₆, and C₃H₈ are compounds of carbon and hydrogen that illustrate this law.

Which Set of Compounds Illustrates the Law of Multiple Proportions