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What is the coordination number of a body-centered unit cell?(a) 6(b) 12(c) 8(d) 4I got this question in an online quiz.I would like to ask this question from Solid State in chapter Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (c) 8

The best EXPLANATION: Coordination number of a unit cell is defined as the number of atoms/ions that surround the central atom/ion. In the CASE of BCC, the central particle is surrounded by 8 particles hence, 8.



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