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Chemistry Solid State Crystal Structure and Coordination Number Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

What is the coordination number of sodium in

A
6
B
4
C
8
D
2

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B

In each oxide ions is co-ordinated to ions and each ion to 4 oxide ions. Hence it has 4 : 8 co-ordination.

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