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.