Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

Which of the following is correct for hexagonal crystal system?

Options:

a = b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90o

a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90o

a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90, γ = 120o

a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90o , β ≠ 90o

Correct Answer:

a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90, γ = 120o

Explanation:
Crystal system Edge length Angles
1. Cubic a = b = c α = β = γ = 90o
2. Tetragonal  a = b ≠ c α = β = γ = 90o
3. Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c α = β = γ = 90o
4. Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c α = γ = 90o , β ≠ 90o
5. Triclinic a ≠ b ≠ c α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90o
6. Hexagonal a = b ≠ c α = β = 90, γ = 120o
7. Rhombohedral a = b = c α = β = γ ≠ 90o