Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The constituents of a compound retain their individual original chemical properties when combined. Statement II: In any pure chemical compound, the constituent elements are always present in a fixed and definite ratio by mass. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.