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Statement-I: In the experiment of alpha particle scattering, extremely thin gold foils are preferred over other metals.

Statement-II: Gold is a ductile material.
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Correct option: A
Statement-I and Statement-II are true
Option A (Statement-I and Statement-II are true) is correct because gold foils are preferred due to their ductility, allowing them to be made extremely thin, which is essential for single-layer scattering in Rutherford's experiment.

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