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The coordination number of `Cs^(+)` ion in CsCl crystal is ________

A

8, 8

B

4, 4

C

6, 6

D

8, 4

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A
Each Cs ion is surrounded by 8 `Cl^(-)` ions and each `Cl^(-)` ion is surrounded by 8 `Cs^(+)` ions. CsCl has a bcc type structure. Thus, the structure has 8:8 coordination number.
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