Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
In the closest packed structure of a metallic lattice, the number of nearest nejghbours of a metallic atom is
ChemistrySolid StateJEE Main
Options:
  • A Twelve
  • B Four
  • C Eight
  • D Six
Solution:
2056 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Twelve
Co-ordination number in $H C P$ and $C C P$ arrangement is 12 while in bcc arrangement is 8 .

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.