Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by volume.
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8

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Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by
volume
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8

Aditi Gupta · Accepted Answer

Dear student,

The formula of water is H2O which indicates that two
volume of hydrogen and one volume of oxygen forms water
Hence, the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2:1

Hence, the correct option is (c)

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Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by volume. (a) 1:2 (b) 1:1 (c) 2:1 (d) 1:8

Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by volume.
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8