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The number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond unit cell is
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D
Diamond is like 
(Zinc blende).
Carbon forming 
and also occupying half of tetrahedral voids.
Total no. of carbon atoms per unit cell
(Corners) (Face centrered) (Tetrahedralvoid)
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