Solid State Question 30
Question: In the solid state, MgO has the same structure as that of sodium chloride. The number of oxygens surrounding each magnesium in MgO is
Options:
A) 6
B) 1
C) 2
D) 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Since MgO has a rock salt structure. In this structure each cation is surrounded by six anions and vice versa.
BETA
