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An element crystallises in a bcc lattice. Nearest neighbours and percentage of volume occupied by spheres in the unit cell are :

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8, 74%
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8, 68%
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6, 74%
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6, 68%
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Solution

The correct option is B 8, 68%
There are 8 nearest neighbours in BCC. Percentage of volume occupied by spheres in the unit cell of BCC is 68%.

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