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The co-ordination number of a simple cubic structure is______________?

Correct answer: C. 6

  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 8

Explanation

In a simple cubic lattice, each atom has four neighbours in its own plane plus one along each of the three-dimensional opposite directions, giving six nearest neighbours. The coordination number is therefore 6.

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