Which of the following chemical equations violates the law of conservation of mass?
A. Ti + 2Cl2 yields TiCl4
B. 2C2H2 + 5O2 yields 4CO2 + 2H2O
C. Li2SO4 + 2Ca(NO3)2 yields 2LiNO3 + 2CaSO4
D, MgSO4 + 2NaOH yields Mg(OH)2 + Na2SO4
Choice C. There is one sulfate group in the reactants but two in the products. Also, there are 4 nitrate groups in the reactants but only two in the products.