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In a closest packed lattice, the number of octahedral sites as compared to tetrahedral ones will be

A

equal

B

smaller

C

larger

D

not difinite

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The correct Answer is:
C
Radius of tetrahedral void `=0.225` R
Radius of octahedral void `=.414` R
`because` Octahedral void is larger than tetrahedral void.
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