JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ss022
A crystal has a=b=c with α=β=γ=90∘. The crystal system is
AHexagonal
BCubic
COrthorhombic
DTetragonal
Answer: D
Two equal edges and one unequal edge with all angles 90∘ define the tetragonal system. Cubic has a=b=c, orthorhombic has a=b=c and hexagonal has γ=120∘.