Which of the Following Statements About Compounds and Mixtures Is

Which of the following statements about compounds and mixtures is correct?

A) Since two or more simpler substances can be obtained from a compound, all compounds are mixtures.
B) Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
C) Mixtures retain the properties of their individual components.
D) Compounds always have properties that are identical to those of the elements used to produce them.