The coordination number of Zn 2+and S 2- ions in the zinc blende (ZnS) type structure is

Question

The coordination number of Zn 2+and S 2- ions in the zinc blende (ZnS) type structure is (A) 6: 8 (B) 4: 4 (C) 4: 8 (D) 8: 8

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In zinc blende structure ( ZnS ), sulphide ions are face-centred and zinc is present in alternate tetrahedral voids. Formula is ZnS. Coordination number of Zn is 4 and that of sulphide is 4 . Other substance that exists in this kind of a structure is BeO.

Q. The coordination number of $Z n^{2^{+}}$ and $S^{2 -}$ ions in the zinc blende (ZnS) type structure is

$6 : 8$

$4 : 4$

$4 : 8$

$8 : 8$

In zinc blende structure ( $Z n S$ ), sulphide ions are face-centred and zinc is present in alternate tetrahedral voids. Formula is $Z n S$ . Coordination number of $Z n$ is 4 and that of sulphide is 4 . Other substance that exists in this kind of a structure is BeO.

Q. The coordination number of Zn2+and S2− ions in the zinc blende (ZnS) type structure is

6:8

4:4

4:8

8:8