Which of the following statements is $NOT$ correct regarding voids in lattice structure?

  • A
    Four spheres are involved in the formation of a tetrahedral void.
  • B
    The octahedral void is surrounded by six spheres.
  • C
    There are two tetrahedral voids associated with each atom.
  • D
    There is one octahedral void associated with two atoms.

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