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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

Match the following;

Crystal system Axial Distances
i) Orthorhombic A a = b = c
ii) Cubic B a = b ≠ c
iii) Hexagonal C a ≠ b ≠ c
Options:

(i) - C, (ii) - A, (iii) - B

(i) - A, (ii) - B, (iii) - C

(i) - B, (ii) - A, (iii) - C

(i) - C, (ii) - B, (iii) - A

Correct Answer:

(i) - C, (ii) - A, (iii) - B

Explanation:

For cubic crystal lattice, all axial distances are same.

In orthorhombic all axial distances are different, but axial angles are same in both of these.