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What will be the coordination number of cubic close packing (ccp) lattice?

A
12
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B
8
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C
6
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4
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Solution

The correct option is A 12
The third layer isn’t aligned with either first or second layer.
Fourth layer, above third layer, repeats first layer's orientation.
Thus, the lattice has ABCABC.. type of packing.


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