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Rutherford's α particle scattering experiment led to the discovery of:

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electrons
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protons
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neutrons
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atomic nucleus
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Solution

The correct option is C atomic nucleus
During Rutherford's experiment, most of the α particles emitted from a radioactive source bounced back to the source when passed through a gold foil. This is possible only if positively charged heavy particle (nucleus) is present at the centre. Hence, this experiment led to the discovery of atomic nucleus.

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