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The  γ - form of iron has fcc structure (edge length 386 pm) and  β - form has bcc structure (edge length 290 pm). The ratio of density in  γ - form and  β - form is :
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Options:
  • A 0.848
  • B 1.02
  • C 1.57
  • D 0.6344
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.848
d γ d β = d fcc d bcc

= 4 × A N a × 1 a fcc 3 2 × A N a × 1 a bcc 3 = 2 a bcc a fcc 3

= 2 × 2 9 0 3 8 6 3 = 0.848

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