If a metal has a $fcc$ crystal structure,the coordination number is $12$ because

  • A
    Each atom touches four atoms in the layer above it,four in the layer below it,and four in its own layer
  • B
    Each atom touches three atoms in the layer above it,three in the layer below it,and six in its own layer
  • C
    Each atom touches six atoms in the layer above it,six in the layer below it
  • D
    Each atom touches three atoms in the layer above it,three in the layer below it,and three in its layer

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