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A compound is formed by two elements X and Y. The element Y forms cubic close packed arrangement and those of element X occupy one third of the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?

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Options:
  • A X2Y3
  • B X3Y2
  • C X3Y
  • D XY3
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The correct answer is: X2Y3

Atoms of Element Y, are present in cubic close packing. In cubic close packing the number of atoms per unit cell is 4.

So, the effective number of element Y, per unit cell is 4

Element X, are present at one third of the tetrahedral voids.

Number of tetrahedral void =Twice the number of atoms in unit cell

Number of atoms of Element X are present unit cell =13×8=83

X : Y83 : 42   : 3

Formula of the compound =X2Y3

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