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Radius ratio r+/r− is computed from these radii (pm): ZnX2+ 74, SX2− 184; CsX+ 169, ClX− 181; MgX2+ 72, OX2− 140; BeX2+ 35, OX2− 140. Using the ranges 0.225-0.414 (tetrahedral, CN 4), 0.414-0.732 (octahedral, CN 6) and 0.732-1 (cubic, CN 8), which predictions are correct?
AZnS (ratio 0.402) is tetrahedral with CN 4.
BBeO (ratio 0.250) is tetrahedral with CN 4.
CMgO (ratio 0.514) is tetrahedral with CN 4.
DCsCl (ratio 0.934) has CN 8.
Answer: A, B, D
ZnS: 0.402 lies in 0.225-0.414, so CN 4 (true). CsCl: 0.934 lies in 0.732-1, CN 8 (true). MgO: 0.514 lies in 0.414-0.732, so octahedral CN 6, and the statement is false. BeO: 0.250 lies in 0.225-0.414, CN 4 (true).