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The number of NaCl molecules in unit cel...

The number of NaCl molecules in unit cell of its crystal is

A

2

B

4

C

6

D

8

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B
`Na^(+)ions=12 times1/4+1=4`
`Cl^(-)ions=81/8+6 times1/2=4`
NaCl formula units per unit cell =4
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