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In the diamond-like lattice of silicon, each atom has how many nearest neighbours?
ATwo
BFour
CSix
DEight
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Four
Each Si or Ge atom bonds covalently with four nearest neighbours in the diamond-like structure.
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