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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Solid State

A compound is formed from elements X and Y. The atoms of Y (anions) form a ccp lattice. The atoms of X (cations) occupy half of the octahedral voids and half of tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?

  1. A X3Y2
  2. B X2Y3
  3. C XY
  4. D X4Y3
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(A) X3Y2

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The atoms Y form a CCP lattice means atoms are present at corners as well as the face centre. So, the number of atoms of Y present in the unit cell =4 Number of tetrahedral voids present in CCP=8 Number of octahedral void present in CCP=4 So, the number of atoms of X present in…