Assertion : A certain element X, forms binary compounds with chlorine containing 59.68%, 68.95 % and 74.75% chlorine respctively. These data illustrate the law of multiple proportions. Reason : According to law of multiple proportions, the relative amount of an element combining with some fixed amount of a second element in a series of compounds are the ratios of small whole numbers.

Assertion : A certain element X, forms binary compounds with chlorine

1.	Assertion : A certain element X, forms binary compounds with chlorine containing 59.68%, 68.95 % and 74.75% chlorine respctively. These data illustrate the law of multiple proportions. Reason : According to law of multiple proportions, the relative amount of an element combining with some fixed amount of a second element in a series of compounds are the ratios of small whole numbers.
Answer» If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and the reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of the assertion. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. If assertion is true but reason is false. If the assertion and reason both are false. Solution :Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.