Percentages of free space in cubic close packed structure and in body centred packed structure are respectively

(a) 48% and 26% 

(b) 30% and 26%

(c) 26% and 32% 

(d) 32% and 48%

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(c) : The packing efficiency in a ccp structure = 74%
Therefore, Percentage free space = 100 – 74 = 26%
Packing efficiency in a body centred structure = 68%
Therefore, Percentage free space = 100 – 68 = 32%

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