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A cubic solid is made of two elements P and Q. Atoms of Q are at the corners of the cube and P at the body-centre. What is the formula of the compound? What are the coordination numbers of P and Q?
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Options:
  • A The formula is PQ; Coordination number of P is 8 and of Q is 1.
  • B The formula is PQ2; Coordination number of P is 1 and of Q is 8.
  • C The formula is P2Q; Coordination number of P is 1 and of Q is 8.
  • D The formula is PQ; Coordination number of P is 1 and of Q is 8.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The formula is P2Q; Coordination number of P is 1 and of Q is 8.
Correct Option is : (C)
The formula is P2Q; Coordination number of P is 1 and of Q is 8.

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