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Which of the following unit cell having maximum number of atoms ?

A

bcc

B

hcp

C

fcc

D

cubic

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The correct Answer is:
C
In hcp - atoms in crystals are packed in ABAB pattern while in bcc -
Number of atoms present
`=8xx1/8+1=1+1=2`
Number of atoms present in fcc
`=8xx1/8+1/2xx6=1+3=4`
therefore , fcc has highest number of atoms per unit cell
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