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The atomic radius of strontium (Sr) is 2...

The atomic radius of strontium `(Sr)` is `215 p m` and it crystallizes with a cubic. Closest packing . Edge length of the cube is `:`

A

430 pm

B

608.2 pm

C

496. pm

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
For ccp Lattice a `=(4r)/sqrt(2)=(4xx215)/sqrt(2)=608.2` pm
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