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A compound of formula has the HCP lattice. Which atom forms the HCP lattice and what fraction of the tetrahedral voids are occupied by the other atoms?
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HCP lattice -
tetrahedral voids -
Atom forms HCP as anions are larger in size.
From the formula ,
Number of atoms,
Then, number of tetrahedral voids Tetrahedral voids.
As is occupying tetrahedral voids,
of tetrahedral voids
Therefore, formula of the compound
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