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Question
A mineral having the formula AB2 crystallizes in the CCP lattice with the A atoms occupying the lattice points. What is the coordination number of the B atoms?
Options
A.4
B.6
C.8
D.12
Solution
‘B’ should occupy all the tetrahedral voids and hence, its C.N. = 4.
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