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In a solid AB,A atoms are in ccp arrangement and B atoms occupy all the octahedral sites. If two atoms from the opposite faces are removed, then the resultant stoichiometry of the compound is AxBy. The value of x is [nearest integer]
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The correct answer is: 3

A forms ccp structure that means number of A atoms per unit cell 4

B atoms per unit cell 4 (Octahedral voids), as number of octahedral voids will be equal to number of atoms per unit cell.

A removed =2×12=1

A left =4-1=3

Formula becomes A3B4

x=3.

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