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Name the electromagnetic waves used for studying crystal structure of solids. What is its frequency range?

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X-rays are used for studying crystal structure of
solids. Their frequency range `3xx10^17Hz` to
`3xx10^20Hz`.
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  • The crystal structure of solid Mn(II) oxide is

    A
    NaCl structure
    B
    `Fe_(2)O_(3)` structure
    C
    `CaF_(2)` structure
    D
    `Na_(2)O` structure.
  • The crystal structure of solid Mn(II) oxide is

    A
    NaCl structure
    B
    `Fe_2O_3` structure
    C
    `CaF_2` structure
    D
    `Na_2O` structure.
  • X - rays are used for the study of crystal structure because

    A
    X - rays are completely absorbed by the crystal
    B
    The wavelength of X - rays is of the same order of magnitude as the interatomic spacing in crystals
    C
    The wavelength of X - rays is very small in comparison with the interatomic spacing in crystals
    D
    The crystals are completely transparent to X - rays
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