Q18 / 77 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · Solid State

In a compound oxide ion have ccp arrangement, cations A are present in 18 of the tetrahedral voids and cations B occupy 12 of the octahedral voids. What are the formula of the compound?

  • A
    A2BO4
  • Correct answer
    B
    AB2O4
  • C
    ABO2
  • D
    A2BO2

Solution

Oxide ions are forming the lattice
Effective number of oxide ions =4ccp
∴ Tetrahedral voids =2×4=8
And effective number of A atom =18×8=1
Number of octahedral voids =4
Effective number of B atom =12×4=2
∴ Molecular formulae =AB2O4

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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