Cation-anion radius ratio : It is defined as the ratio of the ionic radius of the cation to the ionic radius of the anion in a cation-anion compound.

This is represented by,

$\frac{r_{cation}}{r_{anion}}$

When the radius ratio is greater than 0.155, then the compound will be stable.

Now we have to determine the radius ration for NaBr.

Given:

Radius of cation, $Na^+$ = 102 pm

Radius of cation, $Br^-$ = 196 pm

$\frac{r_{cation}}{r_{anion}}=\frac{102}{196}=0.520$

As per question, the radius of cation-anion ratio is between 0.414-0.732. So, the coordination number of NaBr will be, 6.

The relation between radius ratio and coordination number are shown below.

Therefore, the expected coordination number of NaBr is, 6.

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