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MHT CET · Chemistry · Solid State

What is the coordination number of a particle in hcp structure?

  1. A 2
  2. B 4
  3. C 6
  4. D 12
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(D) 12

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In hcp structures, each sphere is surrounded by 12 neighbouring spheres, 6 in its own layer, 3 above and 3 below. Hence, the coordination number of any sphere in hep structure is 12.
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