Question
Chemistry Question on The solid state
Zn convert it's melted state to its solid state, it has HCP structure, then find out nearest no. of nearest atom
A
6
B
8
C
12
D
4
Answer
12
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): 12.
In the hexagonal close-packed (hcp) structure, the coordination number is 12. As zinc (Zn) adopts the hcp structure, it has 12 nearest neighbors, with six located within the same plane, and three situated above and three below that plane.