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In the fluorite structure, the coordination number of Ca2+ ion is

1. 4
2. 6
3. 8
4. 3

Correct answer: 8

Solution

In the fluorite structure (CaF2), each Ca2+ ion is surrounded by 8 F- ions, giving it a coordination number of 8.

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