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In HCP lattice, effective number of atoms present in unit cell
Thus, the number of anions per unit cell
The number of octahedral voids is equal to the effective number of atoms in the unit cell.
According to the question, cations are occupying of the octahedral voids,
Thus, the number of cations per unit cell
The formula of the ionic compound represents the simplest ratio of the ions present in it. The cation is written first and then the anion.
Thus, the formula of the given compound
Hexagonal close packed (hcp) refers to layers of spheres packed so that spheres in alternating layers overlie one another.
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