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Assertion (A) : `hcp` is more closely packed than `ccp`.
Reason (R ) : `hcp` has a `CN` of `12`, whereas `ccp` has a `CN` of `8`.

A

if both (A) and ® are correct , and ® is correct explanartion of (A

B

if both (A) and ® are correct , but ® is nmot the correct explanation of

C

if (A) is correct , but ® is incorrect.

D

if both (A) and ® are icorrect .

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The correct Answer is:
D
Correct (A): hcp and ccp are equally closest packed since space occupied in both=12.
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