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Radius ratio is computed from these radii (pm): 74, 184; 169, 181; 72, 140; 35, 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?

  1. A (ratio 0.402) is tetrahedral with CN 4.
  2. B (ratio 0.250) is tetrahedral with CN 4.
  3. C (ratio 0.514) is tetrahedral with CN 4.
  4. D (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).
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