Question

Assertion: In crystal lattice, the size of the cation is larger in a tetrahedral hole than in an octahedral hole.
Reason: The cations occupy more space than atoms in crystal packing.
Options are-
a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
d) If both assertion and reason are false.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Octahedral void is larger in size than tetrahedral void.

Cations are generally smaller. They occupy voids instead of lattice points and hence, occupy less space.

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