Copper has face centered cubic (fcc) lattice with interatomic spacing equal to 2.54Å. The value of lattice constant for this lattice is
Options
(a) 2.54 Å
(b) 3.59 Å
(c) 1.27 Å
(d) 5.08 Å
Correct Answer:
3.59 Å
Explanation:
Lattice constant for C = r₀ × √2 = 2.54 × 1.414 = 3.59 Å