In a $ZnS$ type crystal,state the coordination number and the position of the cation.

  • A
    $8$,octahedral voids
  • B
    $6$,octahedral voids
  • C
    $4$,all tetrahedral voids
  • D
    $4$,$50\%$ tetrahedral voids

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