MHT CET202415 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistrySolid StateActual
A compound is formed by two elements A and B. The atoms of element B form ccp structure. The atoms of A occupy 1 3 of tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?
Options
- AA ₂ ~B ₃
- BAB
- CAB ₂
- DAB ₃
Correct answer
A. A ₂ ~B ₃
Step-by-step solution
The atoms of element B form ccp structure. The number of tetrahedral voids generated is twice the number of B atoms. Thus, number of tetrahedral voids =2 ~B aligned & The atoms of element A occupy (1 / 3) of these & tetrahedral voids. & Hence, number of A atoms =2 B 1 / 3=2 / 3 B & Ratio of A and B atoms =2 / 3 ~B : 1 ~B & =2 / 3: 1=2: 3 & Formula of compound = A ₂ ~B ₃ aligned