The radius of a calcium ion is $94 \text{ pm}$ and of the oxide ion is $146 \text{ pm}$. The possible crystal structure of calcium oxide will be

  • A
    tetrahedral
  • B
    trigonal
  • C
    octahedral
  • D
    pyramidal

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