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The coordination number of a metal crystallizing in a hexagonal close-packed structure is
The coordination number of a metal crystallizing in a hexagonal close-packed structure is
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The correct option is B 12
In hcp, a particle as shown here is surrounded by 12 particles, six in its own plane and three each above and below the plane.
In hcp, a particle as shown here is surrounded by 12 particles, six in its own plane and three each above and below the plane.
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