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SO2 gas was prepared by
(i) burning sulphur in oxygen,
(ii) reacting sodium sulphite with dilute H2SO4 and
(iii) heating copper with conc.H2SO4. It was found that in each case sulphur and oxygen combined in the ratio of 1 : 1. The data illustrates the law of :

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conservation of mass
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multiple proportions
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constant proportions
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reciprocal proportions
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Solution

The correct option is C constant proportions
Ratio of sulfur & oxygen =1:1.
Thus illustrates law of constant proportions because the ratio is a constant.

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