The coordination number of an atom in a body-centered cubic structure is _______. [Assume that the lattice is made up of atoms.]
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JEE Main 2021 · 24 Feb · Shift 1, Chemistry question 52
Answer and worked solution
Official answer: 8
bcc atom at the body centre touches the eight corner atoms: coordination number 8.
Answer: 8