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In a normal spinel types structure, the oxide ions are arranged in ccp whereas $\frac{1}{8}$ tetrahedral holes are occupied by $Z n^{2 +}$ ions and $50 %$ of octahedral holes are occupied by $F e^{3 +}$ ions. The formula of the compound is –

$Z n_{2} F e_{2} O_{4}$

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$Z n F e_{2} O_{3}$

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$Z n F e_{2} O_{4}$

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$Z n F e_{2} O_{2}$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$Z n F e_{2} O_{4}$

In one unit cell no. of $O^{2 -} = 4$
The no. of $Z n^{2 +} = \frac{1}{8} \times 8 = 1$

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In a normal spinel types structure, the oxide ions are arranged in ccp whereas 18 tetrahedral holes are occupied by Zn2+ ions and 50% of octahedral holes are occupied by Fe3+ ions. The formula of the compound is –

The correct option is C ZnFe2O4 In one unit cell no. of O2−=4 The no. of Zn2+=18×8=1

In a normal spinel types structure, the oxide ions are arranged in ccp whereas $\frac{1}{8}$ tetrahedral holes are occupied by $Z n^{2 +}$ ions and $50 %$ of octahedral holes are occupied by $F e^{3 +}$ ions. The formula of the compound is –

The correct option is C
$Z n F e_{2} O_{4}$

In one unit cell no. of $O^{2 -} = 4$
The no. of $Z n^{2 +} = \frac{1}{8} \times 8 = 1$