Which of the Following Compounds Is Likely to Adopt the Cesium

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is likely to adopt the cesium chloride structure?

• A) AgCl, ρ = 0.62
• B) MgO, ρ = 0.51
• C) CaO, ρ = 0.71
• D) RbI, ρ = 0.68
• E) TlCl, ρ = 0.90

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