According to Dalton, an atom can be further subdivided into protons, neutrons and electrons.

True

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The correct option is B
False

According to Dalton's Atomic Theory,
$\to$ Every matter is composed of very minute particles called atoms and atoms cannot be further subdivided.
$\to$ There was no mention of protons, neutrons and electrons in his theory.

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