In sodium chloride structure, each $N a^{+}$ ion is surrounded by six $C l^{-}$ ions as nearest neighbours and _______ $N a^{+}$ ions as next nearest neighbours. Fill in the blank.

14

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6

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Solution

The correct option is D $6$
The next nearest neighbours of $N a^{+}$ are 6 $N a^{+}$ cations.

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