Use the structure map in Fig. 4.47 to predict the coordination numbers of the cations and anions

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Use the structure map in Fig. 4.47 to predict the coordination numbers of the cations and anions in 

(a) LiF, 

(b) RbBr, 

(c) SrS, 

(d) BeO. 

The observed coordination numbers are (6,6) for LiF, RbBr, and SrS and (4,4) for BeO. Propose a possible reason for any discrepancies.


Figure 4.47

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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