Q.

The coordination number of atoms packed in hexagonal close-packed structure is

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a

8

b

12

c

6

d

4

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The coordination number of atoms packed in hexagonal close-packed structure is 12.

Twelve additional atoms from the same cell touch the central atom in layer B of the HCP structure. So, 12 is the coordination number.

Hence the option D is correct.

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