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How many `Cl^(-)` ions are there around `Na^(+)`ion in NaCl crystal ?

A

3

B

4

C

6

D

8

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The correct Answer is:
C
In rock salt structure the co-ordination number of `Na^(+) : Cl^(-)" is "6:6`.
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