Question

In a compound oxide ions are present in CCP. $\frac{1}{6}$ th of the tetrahedral voids are occupied cation A and $\frac{1}{3}$ rd of the octahedral voids are occupied by cation B. What is the formula of the compound and what are the charges on A and B respectively.

• A. A ⁵⁺ B⁺ O^3- , ABO₃
• B. A ⁵⁺ B⁺ O^3- , A₂BO₃
• C. A ⁴⁺ B²⁺ O^3- , ABO₃
• D. A ⁶⁺ B⁺ O^3- , AB₂O₃

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)