The radius ratio for a hypothetical MX compound is 0.85

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

The radius ratio rcationranion\dfrac{r_{\text{cation}}}{r_{\text{anion}}} for a hypothetical MX compound is 0.85. Identify the simplest three-dimensional lattice type (rock-salt or cesium-chloride) that maximizes attractions for this ratio.

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