Question

Assertion (A) : `hcp` is more closely packed than `ccp`.
Reason (R ) : `hcp` has a `CN` of `12`, whereas `ccp` has a `CN` of `8`.
A. if both (A) and ® are correct , and ® is correct explanartion of (A
B. if both (A) and ® are correct , but ® is nmot the correct explanation of
C. if (A) is correct , but ® is incorrect.
D. if both (A) and ® are icorrect .

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Correct (A): hcp and ccp are equally closest packed since space occupied in both=12.