Question
Question: Which of the following statements is correct in the rock-salt structure of ionic compounds?...
Which of the following statements is correct in the rock-salt structure of ionic compounds?
A
Co-ordination number of cation is four whereas that of anion is six.
B
Co-ordination number of cation is six whereas that of anion is four.
C
Co-ordination number of each cation and anion is four.
D
Co-ordination number of each cation and anion is six.
Answer
Co-ordination number of each cation and anion is six.
Explanation
Solution
In NaCl structure, C.N. of each cation & anion is six.