Solid State Question 55

Question: How many effective $ N{{a}^{+}} $ and $ C{{l}^{-}} $ ions are present respectively in a unit cell of $ NaCl $ solid (Rock salt structure) if all ions along line connecting opposite face centres are absent-

Options:

A) 3, 3

B) $ \frac{7}{2},4 $

C) $ \frac{7}{2},\frac{7}{2} $

D) $ 4,\frac{7}{2} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] No. of $ N{{a}^{+}}=4-1=3 $ No. of $ C{{l}^{-}}=4-( 2\times \frac{1}{2} )=3 $