Solid State Question 48

Question: The number of octahedral void(s) per atom present in a cubic close-packed structure is

Options:

A) 1

B) 3

C) 2

D) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Number of octahedral voids in ccp, is equal to effective number of atoms. In ccp, effective number of atoms are 4 so, 4 octahedral voids. So, 1 octahedral voids per atom.