Single Choice

Hexagonal close packing is found in crystal lattice of:

A$${\text{Na}}$$
B$${\text{Mg}}$$
Correct Answer
CAl
DNone of these

Solution

Co-ordination number in $$HCP = 12$$

Co-ordination number in $$Mg$$ $$= 12$$.

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