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When are X-rays used in crystallography?

Correct answer: D. To perform diffraction

  • A. To prevent interference
  • B. To prevent diffraction
  • C. To perform interference
  • D. To perform diffraction

Explanation

X-ray beams are used to determine the structure of the crystal. The crystal diffracts the X-ray beams and the intensities and angle of diffraction of these diffracted beams is studied to estimate the structure of the crystal so the answer is D.

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