In a solid \(MN\), \(N\) forms hcp lattice and \(M\) is present in \(2/3\)rd tetrahedral voids of the lattice, the molecular formula of the solid is |
\(MN_2\) \(M_3N_4\) \(M_2N\) \(M_4N_3\) |
\(M_4N_3\) |
The correct answer is option 4. \(M_4N_3\). To determine the molecular formula of the solid \(MN\) where \(N\) forms a hexagonal close-packed (hcp) lattice and \(M\) occupies \( \frac{2}{3} \) of the tetrahedral voids, follow these steps: In an hcp lattice, each unit cell contains 2 atoms of \(N\). The number of tetrahedral voids in the hcp lattice is equal to the number of atoms in the lattice. Therefore, there are 2 tetrahedral voids per unit cell. Since \(M\) occupies \( \frac{2}{3} \) of the tetrahedral voids, for 2 tetrahedral voids, the number of tetrahedral voids occupied by \(M\) is \( \frac{2}{3} \times 2 = \frac{4}{3} \) voids. Each unit cell has 2 atoms of \(N\) and \( \frac{4}{3} \) atoms of \(M\) (approximated for simplicity). To get whole numbers, multiply by 3: \(M\) would be \( \frac{4}{3} \times 3 = 4\) and \(N\) would be \(2 \times 3 = 6\). So, the molecular formula of the solid is: \(M_4N_3 \) |