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(Solved): 3. The reaction between MnCl2 and KF yields crystals of a material whose structure is shown in 2-D ...
3. The reaction between MnCl2 and KF yields crystals of a material whose structure is shown in 2-D plan view below: 0.5 0.5 Mn K 0.5 F 0.5 0.5 (a) Sketch the unit cell. [5 marks] (b) Determine the stoichiometry of the phase. [2 marks] (c) Identify the coordination numbers of manganese, potassium and fluorine. [5 marks]
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Answer A - MnCl2 + 2KF ? 2KCl + MnF2 MnF2 unit cell KCl unit