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Zn converts its molten state to its solid state. If it has hcp structure, then find out number of nearest atoms.

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6

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8

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12

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4

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Solution

The correct option is D $12$
In hcp structure, the coordination number is 12. Since Zn is in hcp structure, the number of nearest neighbours is 12, six are in the plane, 3 above the plane and 3 below the plane.

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