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Published on: August 14, 2026
In the crystal of 
the nearest neighbours of each 
ion are
A
Six chloride ions
B
Eight chloride ions
C
Six 
ions
ions
D
Eight 
ions
ions
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Each 
in 
is surrounded by eight 
and each 
in 
is surrounded by eight 
.
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