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The coordination number of each atom in...

The coordination number of each atom in body centered cubic unit cell is

A

8

B

6

C

4

D

12

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The unit cell of body centered cube has one atom at each of the eight corners and one atom at the centre of the body. Thus, the atom at centre remains in contact with 8 corner atoms. Hence, the coordination number of fcc is 8.
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