The incorrect postulates of the Dalton's atomic theory are : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (B), (D) only
- (A), (B), (D) only
- (B), (D), (E) only
- (C), (D), (E) only
Answer
(1) (B), (D) only
Solution
Dalton: matter consists of indivisible atoms; all atoms of an element have identical properties, including identical mass.
(A), (C), (E) ⇒ true postulates
(B): "divisible" ✗ (atoms are indivisible) ⇒ (B) is incorrect
(D): "different properties" ✗ (identical) ⇒ (D) is incorrect
Answer: (1)