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The number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond is

A

8

B

6

C

1

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
A
In diamond carbon forming fcc. Carbon occupies corners and face centres and also occupying half of the tetrahedral voids.
`(N_(c))/(8) + (N_(f))/(2) + 4` C atoms in Td voids
`((8)/(8)) + ((6)/(2)) + 4 = 8`
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