MHT CET2016ChemistrySolid State
In a face centred cubic unit cell, what is the volume occupied?
Options
- A4 3 π r 3
- B8 3 π r 3
- C16 3 π r 3
- D64 r 3 3 3
Correct answer
C. 16 3 π r 3
Step-by-step solution
Number of atoms per unit cell in FCC = 4 So volume occupied by FCC unit cell = 4 × 4 3 π r 3 = 16 3 π r 3