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In the crystal lattice of diamond carbon...

In the crystal lattice of diamond carbon atoms adopt

A

fcc arrangement along with occupancy of `50%` lertabedral holes

B

fcc arrangement along with occupancy of `25%` lertabedral holes

C

fcc arrangement along with occupancy of `25%` octabedral holes

D

bcc arrangement

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The correct Answer is:
a
Only two terahedral holes are occupied dimond
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