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When the atoms of third layer are arranged in such a way that they directly lie above the atoms of first layer then this arrangement is called_________________?

A
ABAB (hexagonal)
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B
ABCABC (Cubic)
C
Orthor hombic
D
Rhombohedral

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ABAB (hexagonal)
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B
ABCABC (Cubic)
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C
Orthor hombic
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D
Rhombohedral
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Explanation
When the third layer of atoms lies directly above the first layer, this ABAB stacking pattern corresponds to hexagonal close packing.

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