Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

Which of the following contains only one Bravais lattice?

Options:

Hexagonal

Cubic

Tetragonal

Monoclinic

Correct Answer:

Hexagonal

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Hexagonal

Crystal system Edge lengths  Angles Bravais Lattices
Cubic a = b = c α = β = γ = 90° Simple, body centred, face centred
Tetragonal a = b ≠ c α = β = γ = 90° Simple, body centred
Orthorhombic   a ≠ b ≠ c α = β = γ = 90° Simple, body centred, face centred, end face centred
Monoclinic  a ≠ b ≠ c α = γ = 90° β ≠ 90° Simple, end face centred
Hexagonal      a = b ≠ c α = β = 90°  γ = 120° Simple
Rhombohedral a = b = c α = β = γ ≠ 90° Simple
Triclinic a ≠ b ≠ c  α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90° Simple