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A compound is formed from elements and . The atoms of (anions) form a lattice. The atoms of (cations) occupy half of the octahedral voids and half of tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?
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The atoms form a lattice means atoms are present at corners as well as the face centre.
So, the number of atoms of present in the unit cell
Number of tetrahedral voids present in
Number of octahedral void present in
So, the number of atoms of present in the unit cell
So, formula of unit cell :
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