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Assertion . Hexagonal close packing is equally closely packed than cubic close packing .
Reason. Hexagonal close packing has a corrdination number of 12 whereas cubic close packing has a coordination number of 8.

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Correct A. Hexagonal close packing and cubic close packing are equally close packed (Space occpied = 74%)
Correct R. Both have a coordination number of 12.
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