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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

What is the coordination number of sodium ions in the case of sodium chloride structure

Options:

6

8

4

12

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

In $NaCl$ crystal $Na^+$ ion is surrounded by $6Cl^-$ ion, therefore coordination number of $Na^+$ is 6.