The coordination number of a metal crystallizing in a hexagonal closed packed structure is
A. 12
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
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Avik
·2010-02-27 07:11:25
Yeah, it is 12.
Take the atom in the centre of the Hexagoonal layer.
6 Atoms frm the same plane, 3 above, 3 below, which makes it 12.