Rutherford could not explain:

stability of an atom

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spectrum of hydrogen atom

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Circular motion of electrons

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The spiral path of electrons

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Solution

The correct options are
A stability of an atom
D The spiral path of electrons
Rutherford states that the electrons revolve around the nucleus and accelerating electron release energy while revolving according to which the revolving path should become smaller and ultimately revolving around the nucleus in a spiral path and ending into the nucleus.

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Which of the following are the limitations of Rutherford’s experiment?
(i) Rutherford couldn't explain how many electrons rotate in a particular orbit.
(ii) Rutherford was not able to explain the stability of an atom.
(iii) Rutherford couldn't explain why electrons undergo acceleration and radiate energy.
(iv) Rutherford couldn't explain the presence of nucleus.

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