in hcp unit cell, number of atoms is
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 12
(D) 7
in hcp unit cell, number of atoms is
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 12
(D) 7

Correct option (B) 6
Explanation:
An hcp unit cell
Contribution of atoms from corner =1 / 6
Contribution from face centre =1 / 2
\Rightarrow Total number of atoms per unit cell

    \[=12 \times \frac{1}{6}+2 \times \frac{1}{2}+3=6\]