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In the fluorite structure the coordinati...

In the fluorite structure the coordination number of `Ca^(2+)` ion is

A

4

B

6

C

8

D

3

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The correct Answer is:
C
In fluorite (`CaF_2`) structure, C.N. of `Ca^(2+)` = 8. C.N. of `F^(-)` = 4.
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