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Sodium crystallizes in bcc structure with radius \(1 \cdot 86 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\). What is the edge length of unit cell of sodium?

A \(4 \cdot 3 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)
B \(3 \cdot 72 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)
C \(7 \cdot 44 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)
D \(5 \cdot 26 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)

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Correct Answer

(A) \(4 \cdot 3 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(\begin{aligned}
r &=1.86 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm} \\
a &=?
\end{aligned}\)
For bcc structure, \(r=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a\)
\(\begin{array}{l}
\therefore \sqrt{3} \mathrm{a}=4 \mathrm{r} \\
\therefore a=\frac{4 \mathrm{r}}{\sqrt{3}}=\frac{4 \times 1.86 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}}{\sqrt{3}} \quad \therefore a=4.3 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}
\end{array}\)

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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