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MHT CET · Chemistry · Solid State

What is atomic radius of an element if it crystallises in BCC structure with edge length of unit cell 287 pm ?

  1. A 124 pm
  2. B 131 pm
  3. C 137 pm
  4. D 174 pm
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(A) 124 pm

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For bec unit cell, \(4 r=\sqrt{3} a\)
\(\therefore \quad r=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a=\frac{1.732 \times 287}{4}=124 \mathrm{pm}\)