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Chemistry · JEE | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
हिन्दीConsider the following postulates of Dalton's atomic theory: (A) Matter consists of divisible atoms. (B) All atoms of a given element have identical properties, including identical mass. (C) Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in a fixed ratio. (D) Chemical reactions involve reorganisation of atoms, which can be created or destroyed. How many of the above statements are correct?
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Correct answer · Option A
Only two
Explanation
Statements (B) and (C) are correct according to Dalton's atomic theory. Statement (A) is incorrect (atoms are indivisible according to Dalton) and Statement (D) is incorrect (atoms can neither be created nor destroyed).
