NEETChemistrySolid State
How can a two-dimensional close-packed structure be generated from rows of close-packed spheres?
Options
- ABy placing the second row randomly
- BBy stacking the second row exactly above the first row
- CBy rotating the second row
- DBy separating the second row from the first row
Correct answer
B. By stacking the second row exactly above the first row
Step-by-step solution
A two-dimensional close-packed structure can be generated by stacking the second row of close-packed spheres exactly above the first row, as mentioned in the paragraph.