NEETChemistrySolid State
How are the layers of hexagonal close-packed spheres placed to generate three-dimensional close packing?
Options
- AOne layer is placed above the other in a staggered manner
- BOne layer is placed above the other with spheres directly above each other
- COne layer is placed above the other randomly
- DOne layer is placed above the other with spheres in triangular arrangements
Correct answer
B. One layer is placed above the other with spheres directly above each other
Step-by-step solution
In the second method, layers of hexagonal close-packed spheres are placed one above the other with spheres directly above each other to generate three-dimensional close packing, as mentioned in the paragraph.