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The unit cell with a≠b≠c and α=β=γ=90 refers to __________ crystal system.(a) hexagonal(b) trigonal(c) triclinic(d) orthorhombicI had been asked this question in an interview.My question is based upon Amorphous and Crystalline Solids topic in division Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right CHOICE is (d) orthorhombic

The BEST explanation: In orthorhombic crystal system, all three AXES are unequal in length and all are perpendicular to one another. It is ALSO called as rhombic crystal system. TOPAZ, barite are some examples of orthorhombic crystals.



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