Solid State Question 219

Question: In $ NaCl $ lattice the coordination number of $ C{{l}^{-}} $ ion is

Options:

A) 2

B) 4

C) 6

D) 8

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Each $ N{{a}^{+}} $ is surrounded by six $ C{{l}^{-}} $ ions in $ NaCl $ crystal lattice because its co-ordination number is 6 : 6.