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The number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond unit cell is

A

`8`

B

`6`

C

`1`

D

`4`

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The correct Answer is:
a
Diamonal has `ZnS` type sturacture
`:.` Number of `C` atoms
`underset(("corners"))(8 xx(1)/(8)) underset((fc c))(+6 xx (1)/(2))+underset(("tetraherdral voids"))(4)=8`
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