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In which of the following arrangements octahedral voids are formed ?

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a
hcp
b
bcc
c
simple cubic
d
fcc
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Correct option is A

In hcp and fcc arrangements, octahedral voids are formed. In fcc, the octahedral voids are observed at edges and center of cube, while in bcc and simple cubic, no octahedral void is observed.


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Match the type of packing given in Column I with the items given in Column II.
 

 Column I Column II
A.Square close packing in two dimensions1.Triangular voids
B.Hexagonal close packing in two dimensions2.Pattern of spheres is repeated in every fourth layer
C.Hexagonal close packing in three dimensions3.Coordination number = 4
D.Cubic close packing in three dimensions4.Pattern of sphere is repeated in alternate layers

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