Manipal MET2018ChemistrySolid State
Coordination number of Zn in ZnS is
Options
- A4
- B2
- C6
- DNone of these
Correct answer
A. 4
Step-by-step solution
In ZnS , S ⁻ ions adopt fcc lattice in which Zn ²⁺ ions are present at alternate tetrahedral sites. Hence, coordination number of S ²⁻ is equal to coordination number of Zn ²⁺ i.e. 4 .