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In zinc blende structure the coordination number of $\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}$ ion is
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Options:
  • A $2$
  • B $4$
  • C $6$
  • D $8$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $4$
Zinc blende (ZnS) has fcc structure and is an ionic crystal having $4: 4$ co-ordination number.

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