What Is the Coordination Number of Cesium in CsCl? the Ionic

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Multiple Choice

What is the coordination number of cesium in CsCl? The ionic radii of Cs⁺ and Cl^- are 170 and 181 pm, respectively.

• A) 12
• B) 8
• C) 2
• D) 4
• E) 6

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