NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistrySolid StatePractice
In a cubic packed structure of mixed oxides, the lattice is made up of oxide ions, one fifth of tetrahedral voids one occupied by X ions while one half of the octahedral voids are occupied by Y ions. Then formula of the oxide will be
Options
- AX 5 Y 4 O 10
- BX 4 Y 5 O 10
- CX Y 2 O 4
- DX 2 Y O 4
Correct answer
B. X 4 Y 5 O 10
Step-by-step solution
Number of O 2 - ions = n Number of tetrahedral voids = 2n Number of octahedral voids = n Number of X ions = 2 n 5 Number of Y ions = n 2 X   :   Y   :   O 2n 5   :   n 2   :   n 4   :   5   :   10 Simplest formula = X 4 Y 5 O 10 .