In which of the following arrangements a metal could have least density?

B.C.C

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C.C.P

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H.C.P

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Simple cubic

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Solution

The correct option is D
Simple cubic

Simple cubic structure has least packing efficiency. This implies that it has the most void space, and hence the least density.

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