Asked in Premeth Test 19 — Solids

A crystal system having all sides (a, b and c) unequal and angles α = β = γ = 90 is:

Correct answer: C. Orthorhombic

  • A. Cubic
  • B. Rhombohedral
  • C. Orthorhombic
  • D. Hexagonal

Explanation

This is correct because an orthorhombic system has all three sides unequal (a ≠ b ≠ c), but all angles are 90° (α = β = γ = 90°).

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