$A$ sample of calcium carbonate $(CaCO_3)$ has the following percentage composition: $Ca = 40\%$; $C = 12\%$; $O = 48\%$. If the law of constant proportions is true,then the weight of calcium in $4 \, g$ of a sample of calcium carbonate obtained from another source will be $... \, g$.

  • A
    $0.016$
  • B
    $0.16$
  • C
    $1.6$
  • D
    $16$

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