The structure of CaB₆ is close to that of · ABC26IN1299
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: CSIR NET JUNE 2018 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The structure of $\mathrm{CaB}_{6}$ is close to that of
(a)Cesium chloride
(b)Nickel arsenide
(c)Rock salt
(d)Zinc blende
Answer
Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
CaB₆: Ca²⁺ and B₆ octahedra on a CsCl-type lattice (a).