What is the basic structure of the planet Jupiter?
A) rocky core, liquid hydrogen mantle, gaseous atmosphere
B) rocky core, liquid methane and water mantle, gaseous atmosphere
C) entirely liquid hydrogen except for a thin gaseous atmosphere
D) rocky core, frozen water mantle, thin methane atmosphere

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Jupiter is believed to have a rocky core surrounded by a thick layer of liquid metallic hydrogen and helium, with a gaseous atmosphere composed primarily of hydrogen and helium on top. This structure makes option A the correct description of Jupiter's basic structure.

What Is the Basic Structure of the Planet Jupiter