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What is the coordination number for a two-dimensional hexagonal close packed structure?(a) 4(b) 8(c) 12(d) 6The question was posed to me in homework.I need to ask this question from Solid State in division Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (d) 6

Easiest explanation: In a two-dimensional hexagonal close packed structure, each sphere is in direct contact with 6 of its ADJACENT spheres. Hence, it has coordination number 6.


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