Give two examples of metals that crystallize in the $hcp$ (hexagonal close-packed) structure.

  • A
    $Mg$ and $Zn$
  • B
    $Cu$ and $Ag$
  • C
    $Fe$ and $Na$
  • D
    $Al$ and $Pb$

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