Solid State Question 217

Question: In $ CsCl $ lattice the coordination number of $ C{{s}^{+}} $ ion is

Options:

A) 2

B) 4

C) 8

D) 12

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Each $ C{{s}^{+}} $ is surrounded by eight $ C{{l}^{-}} $ ions in $ CsCl $ crystal lattice because its co-ordination number is 8 : 8.