Question

Write the formula of a compound in which the element Y forms ccp lattice and atoms of X occupies 1/3rd of tetrahedral voids.

Answer 1

The correct answer is X2Y3

Answer 2

$\huge\rm\underline\purple{Question :-}$

What is the formula of a compound in which the element y forms ccp lattice and atoms of x occupy 1/3 of tetrahedral void?

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• Formula of the Compound = ?

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• Element Y forms ccp lattice.
• Atoms of X occupy $\frac{1}{3}$rd of tetrahedral voids.

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✏ Suppose the atoms Y in the ccp = n

✏ ∴ Number of tetrahedral voids = 2n

✏ As $\frac{1}{3}$rd of tetrahedral voids are occupied by the atoms X, therefore :

✏ No. of atoms, X = $\frac{2n}{3}$

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✏ Ratio of X:Y = $\frac{2n}{3}$ : n = 2:3

$\purple{\underline\bold{ Hence, \:The\:required\:formula\:is\:X2Y3 .\: }}$

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