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The total number of octahedral void (s) per atom present in a cubic close packed structure is :
ChemistrySolid StateJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
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The correct answer is: 1

In CCP there are four atoms per unit cell octahedral voids are

12Edge centres14+1Body centre=4 O.V. [Contribution at edge centre is14 ]

Four octahedral voids are present in a unit cell i.e. four atoms.

Therefore, per atom one octahedral void will be present.

 

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