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Thomson's model could not explain the :

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stability of an atom
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position of nucleus in an atom
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scattering of alpha particles
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all of above
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The correct option is D all of above
Thomson model of an atom could not explain the stability of an atom, i.e., how a positive charge in the atom holds the negatively charged electrons. It could not explain the position of nucleus in an atom and the scattering of alpha particles.

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