Two ions A− and B− have radii 104 and 200 pm respectively, in a cubic close-packed crystal of compound AB. The co-ordinate number of A+ is:
A
4
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B
8
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C
6
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D
3
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Solution
The correct option is B 6 The radius ratio =r+r−=104200=0.52 Hence, coordination number is 6. It is octahedral coordination. The radius ratio range for the octahedral coordination is 0.414 to 0.732.