In water, the ratio of the mass of hydrogen to the mass of oxygen is always:
- 2 : 1
- 1 : 8
- 8 : 1
- 1 : 2
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Correct answer: B. 1 : 8
1. Water is H2O: two H atoms (mass 1 each = 2) and one O atom (mass 16).
2. Mass ratio of hydrogen to oxygen = 2 : 16.
3. This simplifies to 1 : 8.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.12._