For a certain crystal, the unit cell axial lengths are found to be a = 5.62 Å, b = 7.41 Å and c = 10.13 Å. The three coordinate axes are mutually perpendicular. The crystal system to which the crystal

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For a certain crystal, the unit cell axial lengths are found to be a = 5.62 Å, b = 7.41 Å and c = 10.13 Å. The three coordinate axes are mutually perpendicular. The crystal system to which the crystal belongs is

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. Since the axial lengths are unequal (a ≠ b ≠ c) and the three coordinate axes are mutually perpendicular (α = β = γ = 90°), this set of lattice parameters uniquely defines the orthorhombic crystal system.

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