Which of the following statements is correct in the zinc blende type structure of an ionic compound?

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Co-ordination number of each cation and anion is two

Co-ordination number of each cation and anion is four

Co-ordination number of each cation and anion is six

Co-ordination number of each cation and anion is eight

answer is B.

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In ZnS, S2-ions are present in F.C.C. Lattice point Zn2+ ions are present in alternate tetravoid.

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