solid state

Given that the radius of Mg2+ , O2- , S2- are 0.65A , 1.41A, 1.84A respectively.

what will be the co-ordinaion no. of Mg2+ in MgO and MgS respectively.

y isn't the ans same?????

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Asish Mahapatra ·

hint : look at radius ratios and see what coordination no. do u get for that value of radius ratio

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venkateshan ·

i 've got C.N. as 4 for both but it is 6 for MgO and 4 for MgS......

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harsha121 ·

see for Mgo the radius ratio is 0.47 approxmitalely itz for CN=6 from 0.41 and for the other itz surely 4 only ............

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