What does a tetrahedral void in a crystal represent?

  • A
    The shape of the void is tetrahedral.
  • B
    The atom occupying the void is tetrahedral in shape.
  • C
    The void is surrounded by four spheres in a tetrahedral arrangement.
  • D
    The void is surrounded by six spheres.

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