The number of constituent particles in a bcc lattice is :

9

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8

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12

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16

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Solution

The correct option is A $9$
In bcc lattice, atoms are present in corners and body centre
Total corners = 8, total atoms present on corners = 8
Atoms present on body centre = 1
Hence, total number of constituent present = 8+1 = 9

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