Solid State Question 69

Question: In fcc lattice, A, B, C, D atoms are arranged at corners, face centres, octahedral voids and tetrahedral voids respectively, then the body diagonal contains

Options:

A) 2A, C, 2D

B) 2A, 2B, 2C

C) 2A, 2B, D

D) 2A, 2D

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] In fcc, along the body diagonal, 2 tetrahedral voids and one octahedral void at body center is present. So, a body diagonal contains 2A, C and 2D .