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Which of the following transition elements has both bcc and ccp structures at normal temperature?

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Some transition metals exhibit allotropic forms at different temperatures, meaning their crystal structure can change with temperature, as seen with manganese.
Updated On: Apr 30, 2025
  • Titanium
  • Vanadium
  • Silver
  • Chromium
  • Manganese
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The structure of transition metals at normal temperature can vary based on temperature. The crystal structure of an element refers to the arrangement of atoms within the solid.
- Titanium (A): Titanium has a hcp (hexagonal close-packed) structure at room temperature.
- Vanadium (B): Vanadium has a bcc (body-centered cubic) structure at room temperature.
- Silver (C): Silver has a ccp (cubic close-packed) structure.
- Chromium (D): Chromium has a bcc structure at room temperature.
- Manganese (E): Manganese is unique in that it exhibits both bcc and ccp structures at different temperatures. At lower temperatures, it adopts a bcc structure, and at higher temperatures, it adopts a ccp structure.
Thus, the correct answer is (E) Manganese, which has both bcc and ccp structures at normal temperature.
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