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According to Bohr's model of the atom, 'while revolving in discrete orbits the electrons do radiate energy.'


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The correct option is B

False


Niel Bohr put forward that electrons while revolving in discrete orbits do not radiate energy as long as they are in discrete energy shells. This is how he explained the stability of atoms which Thomson and Rutherford failed to prove.


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