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In a close packed array of N spheres, th...

In a close packed array of N spheres, the number of tetrahedral holes are

A

`N//2`

B

4 N

C

2 N

D

N

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The correct Answer is:
C
Each sphere has one octahedral hole and two tetrahedral holes in hexagonal packing of sphere.
`therefore` Tetrahedral holes = 2 N.
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