What is the coordination number of body-centred cube?
A
8
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B
6
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C
4
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D
12
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Solution
The correct option is C8 The unit cell of the body-centred cube has one atom at each of the eight corners and one atom at the centre of the body. Thus, the atom at the centre remains in contact with 8 corner atoms.