KCl crystallizes in the same type of lattice as does NaCl. Given that rNa+rCl−=0.50 and rNa+rK+=0.70, calculate the ratio of the side of the unit cell for KCl to that of for NaCl.
A
1.143
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B
1.224
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C
1.414
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D
0.875
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Solution
The correct option is A1.143 For NaCl type structure, r++r−=a2, where a is the edge length of the unit cell. So, aKClaNaCl=r+K+rCl−r+Na+rCl−=rK+rCl−+1rNa+rCl−+1=0.50.7+10.5+1=1.143