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Question
In calcium fluoride, having the flurite structure the coordination number of Ca2+ ion and F− Ion are ____________.
Options
4 and 2
6 and 6
8 and 4
4 and 8
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Solution
In calcium fluoride, having the flurite structure the coordination number of Ca2+ ion and F− Ion are 8 and 4.
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