NEETChemistrySolid State
What is a unit cell called when constituent particles are present only on the corner positions?
Options
- AComplex unit cell
- BPrimitive unit cell
- CHexagonal unit cell
- DBody-centred unit cell
Correct answer
B. Primitive unit cell
Step-by-step solution
When constituent particles are present only on the corner positions of a unit cell, it is called a primitive unit cell, as stated in the paragraph.