Rutherford's model was not able to explain :

Rebounding of alpha particles

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Deflection of aplha particles

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Concentration of positive charge at centre

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Line spectra of Atom

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The correct option is D Line spectra of Atom
Defects of Rutherford's Atomic Model:

It is against the law of electrodynamics.

It fails to explain the atomic spectrum or line spectrum.

Hence, the correct option is $D$

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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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Rutherford's model was not able to explain :

The correct option is D Line spectra of AtomDefects of Rutherford's Atomic Model:It is against the law of electrodynamics.It fails to explain the atomic spectrum or line spectrum.Hence, the correct option is D

The correct option is D Line spectra of Atom
Defects of Rutherford's Atomic Model:

It is against the law of electrodynamics.

It fails to explain the atomic spectrum or line spectrum.

Hence, the correct option is $D$