$2 \ g$ of hydrogen combine with $16 \ g$ of oxygen to form water and with $6 \ g$ of carbon to form methane. In carbon dioxide,$12 \ g$ of carbon are combined with $32 \ g$ of oxygen. These figures illustrate the law of:

  • A
    Multiple proportions
  • B
    Constant proportions
  • C
    Reciprocal proportions
  • D
    Conservation of mass

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