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The coordination number of spheres in the hcp lattice in three dimension is ______.

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  • 2

  • 6

  • 4

  • 12

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The coordination number of spheres in hcp lattice in three dimension is 12.

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Chapter 1: Solid State - Multiple choice questions

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