Solid State Question 233
Question: In which compound 8 : 8 coordination is found
[EAMCET 1984]
Options:
A) $ CsCl $
B) $ MgO $
C) $ Al_2O_3 $
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Each $ C{{s}^{+}} $ is surrounded by eight $ C{{l}^{-}} $ ions in $ CsCl $ crystal lattice because its co-ordination number is 8 : 8.