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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

A compound is formed by 2 elements P and Q. Atoms of element Q (as anions) makes ccp and those of P (as cations) fill all tetrahedral voids and also occupy half of the octahedral voids. What is the correct formula of this compound?

  1. A P2Q5
  2. B P5Q2
  3. C P2Q3
  4. D P3Q2
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(B) P5Q2

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Number of Q atoms in ccp = \( 4 \) Number of tetrahedral voids = \( 2 \times 4 = 8 \) Number of octahedral voids = \( 4 \) Number of P atoms = (all tetrahedral voids) + (half octahedral voids) = \( 8 + (4 \times \frac{1}{2}) = 8 + 2 = 10 \) Ratio P:Q = \( 10:4 = 5:2 \) Formula =…
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