Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

What is the number of nearest neighbours for a given lattice point in CCP lattice?

Options:

4

12

6

8

Correct Answer:

12

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. 12.

Cubical closed packing structure (CCP)

Fourth layer will overlap with 1st layer, and it is also labelled as ABC-ABC.... type packing.

This type of close packing is highly efficient and 74% space in the crystal is filled. Each sphere is in contact with twelve spheres. Thus, the coordination number is 12 of this structure.