Which of the following conclusions couldnot be derived from Rutehrford's a-paticle scattering experiment?

Options

A. Most of the space in the atom is empty.
B. The radius of the atom is about `10^(-10)m` while that of nucleus is `10^(-15)m`.
C. Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.
D. Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction.

Answer

C

Explanation

The scattering experiment gave no idea of the electron orbits.