Solid State Question 178
Question: A solid is made of two elements $ X $ and $ Z $ . The atoms $ Z $ are in CCP arrangement while the atom $ X $ occupy all the tetrahedral sites. What is the formula of the compound
[UPSEAT 2004]
Options:
A) $\mathrm{XZ}$
B) $ XZ_2 $
C) $ X_2Z $
D) $ X_2Z_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Tetrahedral sites are one double comparable to octahedral sites, then ratio of X and Z respectively 2 : 1 since formula of the compound $ X_2Z $ .
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