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The crystal system of unit cell dimensions a=0.387, b=0.387 and c=0.504 nm and `alpha=beta=90^@` and `gamma=120^@` is

A

cubic

B

hexagonal

C

orthorhombic

D

rhombohedral

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The correct Answer is:
B
`"Whan "a=bnec,alpha=beta=90^(@)andgamma=120^(@)`,the unit cell belongs to hexagonal crystal system.
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