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In the closest packing of atoms

A

the size of tetrahedral void is greater than that of octahedral void

B

the size of tertrahedral void is smaller than that of octahedral void

C

the size of tertrahedral void is equal than that of octahedral void

D

the size of tetraderal void may be or smaller or equal to that of octahedral void depending upon the size of atoms

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