NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistrySolid StatePractice
What are the coordination number (C.N.) of C a 2 + and F - ion in calcium fluoride C a F 2 crystal structure?
Options
- AC.N. of C a 2 + = 4 and F - = 8
- BC.N. of C a 2 + = 6 and F - = 6
- CC.N. of C a 2 + = 8 and F - = 8
- DC.N. of C a 2 + = 8 and F - = 4
Correct answer
D. C.N. of C a 2 + = 8 and F - = 4
Step-by-step solution
Each C a 2 + ion is surrounded by 8 F - ions and each F - ion by 4 C a 2 + ions. Thus, coordination number of C a 2 + is 8 and F - is 4.