In compound $A$,$1.00 \, g$ nitrogen unites with $0.57 \, g$ oxygen. In compound $B$,$2.00 \, g$ nitrogen combines with $2.24 \, g$ oxygen. In compound $C$,$3.00 \, g$ nitrogen combines with $5.11 \, g$ oxygen. These results obey the following law:

  • A
    Law of constant proportion
  • B
    Law of multiple proportion
  • C
    Law of reciprocal proportion
  • D
    Dalton's law of partial pressure

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