Question

In sphalerite crystal, S2- ions form a ccp while
Zn2+ ions occupy alternate tetrahedral voids.
Number of ZnS units per unit cell is
=(1) 4
(2) 6
(3) 8
(4) 10​

Answer 1

Answer:

option 1 is the answer

Explanation:

there are certain types of crystal structures like

1. NaCl - 6

2. CsCl - 8

3. ZnCl - 4

etc............