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The unit cell with a≠b≠c and α=γ=90, β≠90 refers to __________crystal system.(a) cubic(b) tetragonal(c) monoclinic(d) triclinicThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This key question is from Amorphous and Crystalline Solids in division Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (c) monoclinic

To elaborate: In monoclinic crystal system, all the THREE AXES are unequal in length and two axes are perpendicular to each other. Gypsum and borax are EXAMPLES of monoclinic crystals.



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