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Which of the following is polymorphic?A. Caesium chlorideB. Sodium chlorideC. Zinc sulphideD. Both (1) and (2)

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A solid substance that can occur in more than one crystal structure is said to be polymorphic.Zince sulphide `(ZnS)` crystallizes in either of two structures .The Zinc sulphide minearl having cubic structure is called zinc blende (or sphalerite). Zinc sulphide also exists as hexagonal crystals.The mineral is called wurtzite.


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