JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2024 - 5th April Morning Shift - No. 3)

The incorrect postulates of the Dalton's atomic theory are :

(A) Atoms of different elements differ in mass.

(B) Matter consists of divisible atoms.

(C) Compounds are formed when atoms of different element combine in a fixed ratio.

(D) All the atoms of given element have different properties including mass.

(E) Chemical reactions involve reorganisation of atoms.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B), (D) only
(A), (B), (D) only
(B), (D), (E) only
(C), (D), (E) only

Explanation

Matter consists of non-divisible atoms.

All the atoms of given element have same properties including mass.

Hence, statements (B) and (D) are incorrect.

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