NEETChemistrySolid State
Are the edges of a unit cell always mutually perpendicular?
Options
- AYes, they are always mutually perpendicular.
- BNo, they may or may not be mutually perpendicular.
- COnly the α angle determines their perpendicularity.
- DThey are perpendicular only in two-dimensional crystals.
Correct answer
B. No, they may or may not be mutually perpendicular.
Step-by-step solution
The edges of a unit cell in a three-dimensional crystal structure may or may not be mutually perpendicular, as mentioned in the paragraph.