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MHT CET · Chemistry · Solid State

Lithium crystallises into body centered cubic structure. What is the radius of lithium if edge length of it's unit cell is \(351 \mathrm{pm}\) ?

  1. A \(151.98 \mathrm{pm}\)
  2. B 300.50pm
  3. C 75.50pm
  4. D \(240.80 \mathrm{pm}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(151.98 \mathrm{pm}\)

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Detailed explanation

For bcc unit cell,
\(
r=\frac{\sqrt{3} a}{4}=\frac{\sqrt{3} \times 351}{4}=151.98 \mathrm{pm}
\)