Electronic Devices Question 170

Question: What is the coordination number of sodium ions in the case of sodium chloride structure

[CBSE PMT 1988]

Options:

A) 6

B) 8

C) 4

D) 12

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In NaCl crystal Na+ ion is surrounded by $ 6C{{l}^{-}} $ ion, therefore coordination number of Na+ is 6.



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