In which of the following compound, cations occupy alternate tetrahedral voids in cubic closed packing (ccp)?

Z n S

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N a C l

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{N a}_{2} O

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C a F_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $Z n S$
$Z n s$ has ccp type structure, in which $S^{2 -}$ ions occupy corner and face centre positions, while ${Z n}^{2 +}$ ions are placed at alternate tetrahedral voids.

Hence, option A is correct.

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In which of the following compound, cations occupy alternate tetrahedral voids in cubic closed packing (ccp)?

The correct option is A ZnSZns has ccp type structure, in which S2− ions occupy corner and face centre positions, while Zn2+ ions are placed at alternate tetrahedral voids.Hence, option A is correct.

The correct option is A $Z n S$
$Z n s$ has ccp type structure, in which $S^{2 -}$ ions occupy corner and face centre positions, while ${Z n}^{2 +}$ ions are placed at alternate tetrahedral voids.

Hence, option A is correct.