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Diamond structure can be considered as ZnS (Zinc blend) structure in which each `Zn^(2+)` in alternate tetrahedral void and `S^(2-)` in cubic close pack arrangement is replaced by one carbon atom.If C C covalent bond length in diamond is 1 .SÅ,what is the edge length of diamond unit cell (2 =8).

A

3.46Å

B

6.92 Å

C

1.73 Å

D

3 Å

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