Which of the following statements is correct for an $fcc$ lattice?

  • A
    There are an equal number of octahedral and tetrahedral voids in a unit cell.
  • B
    The tetrahedral voids are present at the edge centers.
  • C
    Octahedral voids are present at the body center and edge centers.
  • D
    Its packing efficiency $(PE)$ is higher than the $hcp$ lattice $PE$.

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