Diamond has a three dimensional structure of C atoms formed by covalent bonds. The structure of diamond has face centre cubic lattice where 50% of the tetrahedral voids are also occupied by carbon atoms. The number of carbon atoms present per unit cell of diamond is_________.
Diamond has a three dimensional structure of C atoms formed by covalent bonds. The structure of diamond has face centre cubic lattice where 50% of the tetrahedral voids are also occupied by carbon atoms. The number of carbon atoms present per unit cell of diamond is_________.
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In fcc structure of diamond four C present in fcc lattice and other four C present in tetrahedral voids where 50% of tetrahedral voids are occupied. Hence number of carbon atoms present per unit cell of diamond is 8.
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