The smallest particle of an element which can take part in chemical reactions and may or may not exist independently is the

Nucleus

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Atom

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Neutron

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Compound

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The correct option is B
Atom

The basic unit of matter is the atom. It is the smallest particle of an element which can take part in chemical reactions and may or may not exist separately. It consists of sub-atomic particles, i.e., protons, neutrons and electrons.

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