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Zn converts from its melted state to its solid state, it has hcp structure, then the number of nearest atoms will be (A) 6 (B) 8 (C) 12 (D) 4

Answer»

Correct option (C) 12  

Explanation:

HCP means "hexagonal close packing" structure. 

In hcp, the unit cell is hexagonal and coordination number is 12. 



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