The properties of a compound are same as that of its constituent elements.

True

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False

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The correct option is B
False

For example, let us consider water ( $H_{2} O$ ). It has different properties when compared to hydrogen and oxygen. For instance, oxygen supports combustion, but water extinguishes a fire. Therefore, the properties of a compound are not same as that of its constituent elements.

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The properties of a compound will be same as the properties of elements that make up the compound.

Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect ?

(a) A molecule of a compound has atoms of different elements

(b) A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation

(d) The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed

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