Which of the following lattices has the highest packing efficiency: $(i)$ simple cubic,$(ii)$ body-centred cubic,and $(iii)$ hexagonal close-packed lattice?

  • A
    $(i)$
  • B
    $(ii)$
  • C
    $(iii)$
  • D
    All have the same efficiency

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