Question
Question: In zinc blende structure the coordination number of Zn2+ ion is...
In zinc blende structure the coordination number of Zn2+ ion is
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Answer
4
Explanation
Solution
Coordination number of Zn2+ ion in Zinc blende = 4.
Zn2+ ion present in half of tetrahedral void formed by S2– in fcc unit cells.