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Assertion :The close packing of atoms in cubic structure is in the order `fcc gt bcc gt sc`
Reason: Packing density`= ("Volume of unit cell")/(a^(3))`

A

I is correct but II is wrong

B

I is wrong but II is correct

C

Both I and II are correct and II is correct explanation of I

D

Both I and II are correct but II is not correct explanation of I

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C
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