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In the closest packing of atoms

A

Coordination number of particles placed in tetrahedral voids is smaller than octahedral voids.

B

Size of tetrahedral void is larger than that of octahedral void

C

Size of voids depend upon size of atoms of atoms and tetrahedral void is smaller than octahedral void

D

Radius ratio for tetrahedral voids is smaller than octahedral void

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