This is
a (2x2) structure
Rationale
Once again it should be noted that the unit cell must be a repeating
unit capable of generating the whole surface structure : in this
case the structure cannot be described as a c(2x2) or (
2x
2)R45
structure since the molecule in the centre of any defined centred
cell would be crystallographically distinct from those at the
corners (since it would be tilting in the opposite direction).
The overlayer shown strictly has a primitive (2x2) unit cell containing
two CO molecules.
