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If same type of atoms are packet in hexagonal close packing and cubic close packing separately, then

A

Density of hcp will be greater than ccp

B

Density of hcp will be smaller than ccp

C

Density of hcp will be equal to ccp

D

Density of hcp and ccp will depend upon the temperature of the system. (Karnataka C.E.T. 2015)

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