Which of the following statements about Rutherford's model of the atom are correct?

  • A
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    only $(i)$

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$(b)$ $J$.$J$. Thomson$(ii)$ Stationary orbits
$(c)$ Dalton$(iii)$ Concept of nucleus
$(d)$ Neils Bohr$(iv)$ Discovery of electrons
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