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MHT CET · Chemistry · Solid State

Calculate the edge length of unit cell if metal having atomic radius 170 pm forms simple cubic unit cell.

  1. A \(1.17 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)
  2. B \(3.40 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)
  3. C \(5.12 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)
  4. D \(6.81 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(3.40 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)

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Detailed explanation

\( a = 2r \) \( a = 2 \times 170 \text{ pm} = 340 \text{ pm} \)