The correct option for axial distances and axial angles for hexagonal crystal system is

  • A
    $a \neq b \neq c, \alpha \neq \beta \neq \gamma = 90^{\circ}$
  • B
    $a = b \neq c, \alpha = \beta = \gamma = 90^{\circ}$
  • C
    $a = b \neq c, \alpha = \beta = 90^{\circ}, \gamma = 120^{\circ}$
  • D
    $a \neq b \neq c, \alpha = \beta = \gamma = 90^{\circ}$

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