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Which of the following statements is not correct according to the Rutherford model?   
Option: 1 Most of the space inside an atom is empty.
Option: 2 The electrons revolve around the nucleus under the influence of Coulomb force acting on them.
Option: 3 Most parts of the mass of the atom and its positive charge is concentrated at its centre
Option: 4 The stability of the atom was established by the model.

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As per the Rutherford model, the orbital revolution of electrons around the nucleus is not stable as the revolving electrons in orbits will undergo acceleration and emit energy. So the statement "The stability of the atom was established by the model" is incorrect. 

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