Who discovered the composition of water as a compound of hydrogen and oxygen gases? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who discovered the composition of water as a compound of hydrogen and oxygen gases?
A. John Dalton
B. Joseph Priestley
C. Henry Cavendish and Antoine Lavoisier
D. Robert Boyle
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Henry Cavendish observed that burning hydrogen produces water, and Antoine Lavoisier correctly identified it as a compound rather than a base element.

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