The relationship between the radius (r) of the atom and the edge length ( a ) of the cubic close packing structure is:

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The relationship between the radius (r) of the atom and the edge length $(a)$ of the cubic close packing structure is:

ChemistrySolid StateAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2017 (25 Apr Shift 2)

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A $\mathrm{r}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$
B $\mathrm{r}=\frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
C $\mathrm{r}=\frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$
D $\mathrm{r}=\frac{a}{2 \sqrt{3}}$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{r}=\frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$

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