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) $ XZ $

B) $ XZ_2 $

C) $ X_2Z $

D) $ X_2Z_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Tetrahedral sites one double comparable to octahedral sites then ratio of X and Z respectively 2 : 1 since formula of the compound $ X_2Z $ .