The arrangement of X−ions around A+ ion in solid AX is given in the figure (not drawn to scale). If the radius of X− is 250 pm, the radius (in pm) of A+ will be:
A
104
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B
125
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C
183
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D
57
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Solution
The correct option is A104 According to the given figure, A+is present in the octahedral void of X−. The limiting radius in an octahedral void is related to the radius of the sphere as: