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Consider the structure of `CsCl` (`8: 8` coordination). How many `Cs^(o+)` ions occupy the second nearest neighbour locations of a `Cs^(o+)` ion?

A

`8`

B

`24`

C

`6`

D

`16`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The next nearedt neighbours to `Cs^(o+)` are `Cs^(o+)` of neighbour unit which are `6` in number.
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