Question

For the crystal structures how many numbers of Bravais lattice are there?

(a) 3

(b) 6

(c) 14

(d) 24

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Query is from Definitions topic in section X-Ray Diffraction of Solid State Chemistry

Answer 1

Right option is (c) 14

For explanation: The combination of the crystal system and lattice type gives the Bravais lattice of a structure, there are fourteen possible Bravais lattices. They can be deduced from by taking different allowed combinations of crystal system and space lattice e.g. monoclinic, C-centered monoclinic and primitive triclinic are three of the fourteen possible Bravais lattices.