In which of the following crystals, alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied? β Solid State Chemistry Question
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In which of the following crystals, alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied?
Answer: B
π‘ Solution & Explanation
In zinc blende (ZnS) structure, $S_2$- ions form a CCP lattice and Zn2+ ions occupy alternate tetrahedral voids (50% occupancy). In $CaF_2$ and $Na_2O$, 100% of the tetrahedral voids are occupied. In $NaCl$, octahedral voids are occupied.
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