Explain the formation of voids during the transition from a two-dimensional hexagonal close-packed layer to a three-dimensional close-packed structure.

  • A
    Formation of tetrahedral voids only
  • B
    Formation of octahedral voids only
  • C
    Formation of both tetrahedral and octahedral voids
  • D
    No voids are formed

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