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The coordination number of metal crystallising in a hexagonal close packing is:

A
12
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4
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C
8
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D
6
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Solution

The correct option is B 12
In hexagonal close packing, the coordination number is 12 and contains 6 atoms per unit cell.
So, option A is correct.

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