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Position of atoms in molecular crystals can be determined by:

Correct answer: A. X-rays analysis

  • A. X-rays analysis
  • B. Spectroscopic analysis
  • C. Spectrometric analysis
  • D. Combustlon analysis

Explanation

Crystal structure is explored through the diffraction of waves having a wavelength comparable with the interatomic spacing (10−10 m) in crystals. Radiation of longer wavelength cannot reslove the details of structure, while radiation of much shorter wavelength Is diffracted through inconveniently small angles. Usually diffraction of X-ray is employed in the study of crystal structure as X-ray have wavelength comparable to interatomic spacing.

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