Assertion (A): An atom contains a large amount of empty space, as inferred from Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment. Reason (R): In Rutherford’s model, electrons revolve around the nucleus.
- ABoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- BBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- CAssertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
- DAssertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
✓ Correct answer: B
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