In which of the following crystals alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied?
[IIT 2005]

NaCl

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ZnS

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Solution

The correct option is B
ZnS

In ZnS structure, sulphide ions occupy all FCC lattice points while Zn²⁺ ions
are present in alternate tetrahedral voids.

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