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If all the three interaxial angles defining the unit ceil are equal in magnitude, the crystal cannot be!ong to
(I) Orthorhombic system
(II) Monoclinic system
(III) Hexagonal system
(IV) Tetragonal system

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II, III

B

I, IV

C

III, IV

D

I, II

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the properties of the different crystal systems based on their interaxial angles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Interaxial Angles**: - In crystallography, the unit cell is defined by three axes (a, b, c) and the angles between them (α, β, γ). - The angles can be equal or unequal depending on the type of crystal system. 2. **Identifying the Conditions**: - The question states that all three interaxial angles (α, β, γ) are equal. This means α = β = γ. 3. **Analyzing Crystal Systems**: - **Cubic System**: In cubic crystals, all angles are equal (α = β = γ = 90°). Therefore, a cubic crystal can have equal interaxial angles. - **Tetragonal System**: In tetragonal crystals, the angles are also equal (α = β = γ = 90°). Thus, a tetragonal crystal can also have equal interaxial angles. - **Orthorhombic System**: In orthorhombic crystals, the angles are equal (α = β = γ = 90°). Therefore, orthorhombic crystals can also have equal interaxial angles. - **Monoclinic System**: In monoclinic crystals, only two angles are equal, while the third angle is different (α = γ ≠ β). Therefore, monoclinic crystals cannot have all three angles equal. - **Hexagonal System**: In hexagonal crystals, two angles are equal (α = β ≠ γ), and the third angle is different. Thus, hexagonal crystals cannot have all three angles equal. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since the question asks which crystal system cannot have all three interaxial angles equal, we find that the monoclinic and hexagonal systems cannot have α = β = γ. - Therefore, the correct answer is **(II) Monoclinic system** and **(III) Hexagonal system**. ### Final Answer: The crystal cannot belong to the **Monoclinic system (II)** and **Hexagonal system (III)**. ---
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