Question

In $CsCl$ lattice, the coordination number of $C{s}^{+}$ ion is

• A. $2$
• B. $8$
• C. $4$
• D. $12$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Each $C{s}^{+}$ is surrounded by eight $C{l}^{-}$ ions in $CsCl$ crystal lattice because its co-ordination number is $8:8$.