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In a face centered cubic lattice atoms A are at the corner points and atoms B at the face centered points. If atom B is missing from one of the face centered points, the formula of the ionic compound is :
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Options:
  • A A2B3
  • B AB2
  • C A5B2
  • D A2B5
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A2B5
A atoms at corners  = 8 × 1 8 =  A (one atom)

B atom is missing at One face centre then will present at 5 faces

At face centre atom contribute 1/2 part

Number of B atom at Face centre = 5× 1 2 (B atom)

So formula of compound = A2B5

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