Q.
The crystal system of a compound with unit cell dimensions, $a = 0.387,\ b = 0.387$ and $c = 0.504\ nm$, and $\alpha = \beta = 90{^\circ}$ and $\gamma = 120{^\circ}$ is
A) Cubic
B) Hexagonal
C) Orthorhombic
D) Rhombohedral
Explanation
(b)
Given, $a = b \neq c,\ \alpha = \beta = 90{^\circ},\gamma = 120{^\circ}$
This is true for hexagonal system
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.