Solid State Question 184

Question: In the closest packed structure of a metallic lattice, the number of nearest neighbours of a metallic atom is

[JIPMER 2002]

Options:

A) Twelve

B) Four

C) Eight

D) Six

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Co-ordination number in HCP and CCP arrangement is 12 while in bcc arrangement is 8.