MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryThe Solid StateMHT CET

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In CsCl lattice, the coordination number of ion is

Answer: (C)

Solution

In CsCl each Cs+ is surrounded by 8 Cl- ions at the corners of a cube, so the coordination number is 8. Hence the correct option is (c).

Question ID VK-042951