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For a crystal system, `a=b=c, alpha=beta=gamma ne 90`, the system is

A

Tetragonal

B

Hexagonal

C

Rhombohedral

D

Monoclinic

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The correct Answer is:
C
Crystal system Axial distances Axial angles
Tetragonal `a=bnec alpha=beta=gamma=90^(@)`
Hexagonal `a=bnec alphanebeta=90^(@),gamma=120^(@)`
Rhombohedral `a=b=c alpha=beta=gammane90^(@)`
Monoclinic `anebnec alpha=gamma=90,betane90^(@)`
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