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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

A crystal is made up of two elements A and B. Atoms are in ccp, while B occupy all the tetrahedral sites. What will be the formula of the compound?

Options:

AB2

A2B

AB

None of the above

Correct Answer:

A2B

Explanation:

The number of tetrahedral sites is twice the number of atoms present in CCP arrangement. Thus, for each B atom there are two A atoms present.