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How many atoms surround the central atom present in a unit cell with the least free space available?(a) 4(b) 6(c) 8(d) 12I had been asked this question in exam.Origin of the question is Solid State topic in chapter Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (d) 12

Explanation: FCC, CCP and HCP are unit cells with least free space available i.e. highest PACKING efficiency. The coordination number of GIVEN cells are 12.



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