Solve this:
Q.13. A solid has a bcc structure. If the distance of closest approach between the two atoms is 1.73. The edge length of the cell is:
(A) 200 pm
(B) pm
(C) 142.2 pm
(D) pm
Solve this:
As the solid has bcc structure, the distance of nearest approach b/w two atoms would be equal to half the diagonal distance
i.e. d= √3⁄2 a
d = distance between two atoms = 1.73
a = edge length
1.73=3√2a
Solving a will get edge length = 200pm so option A is correct