A compound is formed by two elements A and B. The elements B forms cubic close packed structure and atoms of A occupy 1/3 of tetrahedral voids. If the formula of the compound is AxBy, then the value o

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A compound is formed by two elements A and B. The elements B forms cubic close packed structure and atoms of A occupy 1/3 of tetrahedral voids. If the formula of the compound is AxBy, then the value of x + y is in option

(A) 4
(B) 3
(C) 2
(D) 5

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. A B 1 THV 3 CCP = = A 1 8 Z 8 3 3 ZB = 4 = 8 3 : 4 2 3 : 1 2 : 3 simplest formula 2 A x 3 B y x + y = 5

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