JEE Main2010ChemistrySolid StateActual
The edge length of a face centered cubic cell of an ionic substance is 508 pm . If the radius of the cation is 110 pm , the radius of the anion is
Options
- A288 pm
- B398 pm
- C618 pm
- D144 pm
Correct answer
D. 144 pm
Step-by-step solution
For an ionic substance in FCC arrangement, aligned & 2 (r⁺+r⁻ )= edge length & 2 (110+r⁻ )=508 & r⁻=144 pm aligned