What is the coordination number of a cub

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CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

What is the coordination number of a cubical void?

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. 8.

Cubical voids

It is formed by close packing of eight corner atoms in a simple cubic unit cell.

Coordination number = 8

It is surrounded by eight spheres located at the corners of a cube.

Cubical void is located at body center of a simple cube.