Question:

Which of the following statement is not correct?

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Both \(fcc\) and \(ccp\) represent the same type of close packing and have packing efficiency: \[ 74\% \]
Updated On: Jun 25, 2026
  • Packing efficiency of hcp and ccp lattices are identical
  • Packing efficiency of fcc lattice \(\gt \) Packing efficiency of ccp lattice
  • Packing efficiency of fcc lattice \(=\) Packing efficiency of ccp lattice
  • Packing efficiency of hcp lattice \(=\) Packing efficiency of fcc lattice
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Recall packing efficiencies of common lattices.
The packing efficiencies of: \[ hcp,\ ccp,\ \text{and}\ fcc \] structures are all: \[ 74\% \]

Step 2: Understand the relation between fcc and ccp.
The cubic close packing \((ccp)\) arrangement is actually represented by the face centered cubic \((fcc)\) lattice.
Thus, \[ fcc \equiv ccp \] Hence, both have identical packing efficiency: \[ 74\% \]

Step 3: Check each option.
Option (1): Packing efficiency of hcp and ccp are identical This is correct.
Option (2): \[ \text{Packing efficiency of fcc}\gt \text{Packing efficiency of ccp} \] This is incorrect because: \[ fcc = ccp \] Option (3): \[ \text{Packing efficiency of fcc}=\text{Packing efficiency of ccp} \] This is correct.
Option (4): \[ \text{Packing efficiency of hcp}=\text{Packing efficiency of fcc} \] This is also correct.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the incorrect statement is \[ \boxed{ \text{Packing efficiency of fcc lattice}\gt \text{Packing efficiency of ccp lattice} } \]
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