Rutherford’s experiment on scattering of -particles showed for the first time that the atom has

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Atomic StructureIntro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scatteringEASYJEE Chemistry
Rutherford’s experiment on scattering of -particles showed for the first time that the atom has **Options:** - **A.** electrons - **B.** protons - **C.** nucleus - **D.** neutrons --- **Difficulty:** EASY | **Chapter:** Atomic Structure | **Topic:** Intro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scattering

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## ✅ Correct Answer: **C** ### 📖 Detailed Explanation: **Solution:** **Analyzing each option:** (A) ✗ electrons... (B) ✗ protons... (C) ✓ nucleus... (D) ✗ neutrons... **Correct Answer: (C)** **Key Concept:** Apply fundamental principles of atomic structure to identify the correct option. --- *This is an official solution provided by Chem Mantra. For more chemistry questions and solutions, explore our [question bank](/courses).*

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