Solid StateHard
Question
In the crystal lattice of diamond, carbon atoms adopt :
Options
A.fcc arrangement along with occupancy of 50% tetrahedral holes
B.fcc arrangement along with occupancy of 25% tetrahedral holes
C.fcc arrangement along with occupancy of 25% octahedral hole
D.bcc arrangement
Solution
Only two tetrahedral holes are occupied in diamond.
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