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The crystal system of a compound with unit cell dimensions a = 0.388 , b = 0.388 and c = 0.506 nm and `alpha = beta = 90^@ and gamma = 120^@` is

A

Cubic

B

Hexagonal

C

Orthorhombic

D

Rhombohedral

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B
As, a = b not = c and alpha =beta not = gamma
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