Question

The number of spheres contained (i) in one body centred cubic unit cell and (ii) in one face centred cubic unit cell, is:

• A. In (i) $2$ and in (ii) $4$
• B. In (i) $3$ and in (ii) $2$
• C. In (i) $4$ and in (ii) $2$
• D. In (i) $2$ and in (ii) $3$

Answer 1

The correct option is A In (i) $2$ and in (ii) $4$

The number of spheres in one body centred cubic and in one face centred cubic unit cell is $2$ and $4$ respectively.

A IS CORRECT OPTION