Which of the following statements is not a postulate of Dalton's theory?

Atom can neither be created nor destroyed

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Atoms are extremely tiny indivisible particles

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Atoms combine in complex fractional ratios

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All the atoms of a particular element have identical properties

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Solution

The correct option is C Atoms combine in complex fractional ratios
The fourth postulate of Dalton's theory states that atoms combine in simple whole number ratios and not in complex fractional ratios.

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