Which law states that a chemical compound always contains same elements in same proportion?
Practice MCQ for SSC, UPSC, RRB Exams
A. Law of conservation of massA.
B. Law of definite proportionsB.
C. Law of multiple proportionsC.
D. Avogadro's lawD.
Correct Answer: Bসঠিক উত্তর: B
Explanationব্যাখ্যা
The Law of Definite Proportions (also called Proust’s Law) states:
"A given chemical compound always contains its component elements in a fixed ratio by mass, and does not depend on its source or method of preparation." Example: Water (H₂O) always contains hydrogen and oxygen in the mass ratio of 1:8, regardless of its source.