A compound is formed from elements X and Y . The atoms of Y (anions) form a ccp lattice. The atoms of X…

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. X3Y2
  2. X2Y3
  3. XY
  4. X4Y3

Solution

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 the unit cell = 12×8 +12×4 = 4+2 =6

So, formula of unit cell : X : Y =6:4 X : Y = 3:2i.e. X3Y2

 

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)

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