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The number of tetrahedral and octahedral voids in CCP unit cell are respectively.

  • A. 4, 8
  • B. 8, 4
  • C. 12, 6
  • D. 6, 12

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The number of tetrahedral and octahedral voids in a cubic close-packed (CCP) unit cell can be determined based on its structure. In a CCP unit cell, also known as face-centered cubic (FCC), the arrangement of atoms creates specific types of voids.

Void Count in CCP Unit Cell

  • Tetrahedral Voids: There are 8 tetrahedral voids in a CCP unit cell.
  • Octahedral Voids: There are 4 octahedral voids in a CCP unit cell.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. 8, 4.