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An atom that is electrically neutral contains

Amore electrons than protons.
Bmore neutrons than electrons.
Can equal number of neutrons and protons.
Dan equal number of protons and electrons.

Verified Answer :

DI wouldn't bother much with B and C since neutron doesn't necessarily has to be in the picture. So, why D? reasons being, an atom will not be electrically neutral if it exists as an ion. In other words, the no. of electrons have to be the same with the no. of protons.