JEE Main 2012 — Solid State Question with Solution
JEE Main 2012 (12 May Online)
Question
The radius of a calcium ion is and of the oxide ion is . The possible crystal structure of calcium oxide will be
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Correct answer
Coctahedral
Step-by-step explanation
As per formula,
Since the value is between hence the coordination no. will be 6 and geometry will be octahedral.
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