MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Chemistry Structure of Atom MHT CET 2023

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Rutehrford atomic model?

(A)Each atom consists of massive, +vely charged centre
(B)The electrons are revolving continuously around the nucleus
(C)This model does not describe the distribution of electrons around the nucleus
(D)This model describes the energies of electronsCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Rutherford's nuclear model proposed a small, dense, positively charged nucleus containing almost all the mass, with electrons revolving around it (statements a and b are true). It could not explain how electrons are distributed around the nucleus, nor their energies, and it could not

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