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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

A compound is formed by two elements P and Q. The element Q forms ccp and atoms P occupy \(1/3^{rd}\) of tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound ?

  1. A \(P_2Q_3\)
  2. B \(Q_2P_3\)
  3. C \(PQ_2\)
  4. D \(P_2Q\)
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(A) \(P_2Q_3\)

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Number of Q atoms in ccp \(= 4\). Number of tetrahedral voids \(= 2 \times 4 = 8\). Number of P atoms \(= \frac{1}{3} \times 8 = \frac{8}{3}\). Ratio P : Q \(= \frac{8}{3} : 4 = 8 : 12 = 2 : 3\). Formula of the compound \(= P_2Q_3\).
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