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The number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond unit cell is:

1. 8
2. 6
3. 1
4. 4

Correct answer: 8

Solution

Diamond has a face-centered cubic (FCC) structure with 8 carbon atoms per unit cell, considering the contribution of atoms at corners, faces, and inside the cell.

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