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Q.Distinguish between
(i) Hexagonal and monoclinic unit cells
(ii) Face-centred and end-centred unit cells.
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Step 1 – Hexagonal vs monoclinic unit cells.
| Feature | Hexagonal | Monoclinic |
|---|---|---|
| Edge lengths | ||
| Angles | ||
| Examples | , graphite | monoclinic sulphur, |
So a hexagonal cell has two equal edges with a angle between them, while a monoclinic cell has all three edges unequal with only one angle different from .
Step 2 – Face-centred vs end-centred unit cells.
- Face-centred (fcc): constituent particles are present at all 8 corners and at the centre of every one of the 6 faces. …
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