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In a solid, oxide ions are arranged in ccp. One-sixth of tetrahedral voids are occupied by cation A while one-third of octahedral voids are occupied by cation B. What is the formula of compound?

A
AB2O
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B
A2B3O
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C
ABO3
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D
A3B2O
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Solution

The given solid has ccp arrangement.
Oxide ions are in ccp,
Thus,
Number of O2 ions =n,

No. of octahedral voids =n
No. of tetrahedral voids =2n
Here,
16 of tetrahedral voids are occupied by cation A
No. of cation A =16×2n=n3
13 of octahedral voids are occupied by cation B
No. of cation B =13×n=n3
Thus,
Ratio A:B:O2
=n3:n3:n

NumberofA3+=16×8=43

NumberofB3+=13×4=43

Theratioofcomponentsincrystalisasfollows

A3+:B3+:O2=43:43:4=1:1:3


Hence, the emperical formula is ABO3.

O3becausethecomponentofOisintheratioof3



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