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The number of spheres in contact with a tetrahedral void is:

A

3

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6

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C

4

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8

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Solution

The correct option is C 4
The number of spheres in contact with a tetrahedral void is 4.
The atom or ion present in tetrahedral void is surrounded by 4 spheres.

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