Which primitive unit cell has unequal edge lengths a ≠ b ≠ c and all axial angles different from 90 o

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Which primitive unit cell has unequal edge lengths

(a \neq b \neq c)

and all axial angles different from

90^{o}

ChemistrySolid StateJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)

Options:

A Hexagonal
B Monoclinic
C Triclinic
D Tetragonal

Solution:

2396 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: Triclinic

The most inorganized system has

a \neq b \neq c

and

α \neq β \neq γ = 90^{o}

is called the triclinic system.

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