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In a normal spinel types structure, the oxide ions are arranged in ccp whereas 1/8 tetrahedral holes are occupied by Zn2+ions and 50% of octahedral holes are occupied by Fe3+ ions. The formula of the compound is -
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Options:
  • A Zn2Fe2O4
  • B ZnFe2O3
  • C ZnFe2O4
  • D ZnFe2O2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: ZnFe2O4
In one unit cell no. of O2+=4

The no. of Zn2+=18× 8=1

The no. of Fe3+=12× 4=2

molecular formula of given spinel structure is ZnFe2O4

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