The co-ordination number of a metal crystallizing in a hexa…

Chemistry Solid State General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

The co-ordination number of a metal crystallizing in a hexagonal closed packed structure is :

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Coordination number of spheres in HCP arrangement is = 12.

(6 in its own layer, 3 above and 3 below the layer).

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