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What is the coordination number in a square close packed structures in two dimensions?

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

6

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The correct Answer is:
C
Square close packing in two dimension can be shown as
Thus,coordination number is 4 as each atom is sorrounded by four other atoms.
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