Q22 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2018 (04 May Shift 1) · Chemistry
A compound is formed by elements of and . Atoms of (anions) make lattice. Atoms of (cations) occupy all the octahedral voids. Atoms of (cations) occupy of the tetrahedral voids. The formula of the compound is:
- Correct answerA
- B
- C
- D
Solution
In lattice, there are atoms per unit cell.
Each atom consists of only one octahedral void.
Total number of octahedral voids, .
Given, occupies
Each sphere forms tetrahedral voids.
Formula of the compound
.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.