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In the closed packing of atoms A `("radius":r_(a))`, the radius of atom B that can be fitted into tetrahedral void is:

A

`0.155 r_a`

B

`0.225 r_a`

C

`0.414 r_a`

D

`0.732 r_a`

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B
`r_c/r_a` = 0.225 tetrahedral holes
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