JEE Main 2021ChemistrySolid StateMediumNumerical

JEE Main 2021Solid State Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (31 Aug Shift 2)

Question

The empirical formula for a compound with a cubic close packed arrangement of anions and with cations occupying all the octahedral sites in Ax B. The value of x is (Integer answer)

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Correct answer
1

Step-by-step explanation

In AxB
Effective number of B atoms =4 (in CCP)
Effective number of A atoms =4 (all O.V.)
So formula of the compound =A4B4=AB
So x=1

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