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In the crystal lattice of diamond carbon...

In the crystal lattice of diamond carbon atoms adopt

A

Fcc arrangement along with occupancy of tetrahedral holes

B

Fcc arrangement along with occupancy of tetrahedral holes

C

Fcc arrangement along with occupancy of octahedral hole

D

Bcc arrangement

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Only two tetrahedral holes are occupied in diamond.
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