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An element exists as hexagonal close packed structure as well as cubic closed packed structure. In which case the element would have higher density?
An element exists as hexagonal close packed structure as well as cubic closed packed structure. In which case the element would have higher density?
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The correct option is A Same in both
The packing efficiencies of both hcp and ccp is approximately same that is 74% density of the element will be same in both the cases as two structures will have the same coordination number and hence, the same packing fraction and density.
The packing efficiencies of both hcp and ccp is approximately same that is 74% density of the element will be same in both the cases as two structures will have the same coordination number and hence, the same packing fraction and density.
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