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The coordination number of a metal cryst...

The coordination number of a metal crystallizing in a hexagonal close-packed structure is

A

`12

B

`4`

C

`8`

D

`6`

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A
In hcp, a particel as shown here is surrounded by `12` particles, six in its own plane and three each above and below the plane.
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