Question

Plzz explain the answer. The correct answer is 3) 4.

Answer 1

In FCC crystal the number of octahedral voids = 4

50% of them are occupied by the metal ion so no of voids occupied =2, hence the number of metal ions =2

In FCC lattice the total number of O2- atoms are =4 ( 8 at corners and 6 at face centers)

Therefore the formula of the compound becomes M2O4 = MO2.

Now since the cahrge on a compond is zero so 1 x n +( 2 x -2) = 0

=> n=4 Answer
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