A metal $M$ forms two oxides. A $1.25\\text{ g}$ sample of the first oxide on reduction yields $1.00\\text{ g}$ of metal $M$, while a $1.50\\text{ g}$ sample of the second oxide yields $1.00\\text{ g}$ of metal $M$. What do these results show?

Subject: Chemistry | Topic: Some basic concepts of chemistry | Difficulty: HARD

Options

1. (A) They violate all chemical laws.
2. (B) They follow the Law of Multiple Proportions.
3. (C) They follow the Law of Definite Proportions exclusively.
4. (D) Data is insufficient to conclude.

Verified Answer

Option (B): They follow the Law of Multiple Proportions.

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