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For the structural analysis of crystals, X-rays are used because

A

X-rays have wavelength of the order of interatomic spacing

B

X-rays are highly penetrating radiations

C

Wavelength of X-rays is of the order of nuclear size

D

X-rays are coherent radiations

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Interatomic spacing in a crystal acts as a diffraction grating.
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