In the solid state, MgO has the same structure as that of sodium chloride. The number of oxygens surrounding each magnesium in MgO is

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In the solid state, MgO has the same structure as that of sodium chloride. The number of oxygens surrounding each magnesium in MgO is (A) 6 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 4

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Since MgO has a rock salt structure. In this structure each cation is surrounded by six anions and vice versa.

Q. In the solid state, MgO has the same structure as that of sodium chloride. The number of oxygens surrounding each magnesium in MgO is

6

1

2

4

Since MgO has a rock salt structure. In this structure each cation is surrounded by six anions and vice versa.