A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 12
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
In ionic compounds a cation or anion is surrounded by a number of ions of opposite charge. This number is called its coordination number. In\[CsCl\]crystal each\[C{{s}^{+}}\]ion is surrounded by\[8\,C{{l}^{-}}\]ions and each\[C{{l}^{-}}\]ion by \[8\,C{{s}^{+}}\]ions. Hence, its coordination number is 8.You need to login to perform this action.
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