A compound is formed by two elements P and Q. Atoms of Q (as anions) make hcp lattice and those of the element P (as cations) occupy 3/4th of the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?
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Let number of atoms of Q in lattice is x
Number of tetrahedral voids=2×no.of atoms in HCP.
So no. of atoms of P in lattice is 2
Hence,chemical formula of compound will be
P2xQx=P2Q.
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