Which set of following characteristics for $ZnS$ crystal is correct?

  • A
    Coordination number $(4:4)$; $ccp$; $Zn^{2+}$ ion in the alternate tetrahedral voids
  • B
    Coordination number $(6:6)$; $hcp$; $Zn^{2+}$ ion in all tetrahedral voids.
  • C
    Coordination number $(6:4)$; $hcp$; $Zn^{2+}$ ion in all octahedral voids
  • D
    Coordination number $(4:4)$; $ccp$; $Zn^{2+}$ ion in all tetrahedral voids

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