JEE Main 2019ChemistrySolid StateClose Packing In CrystalsmediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019Solid State Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Evening Slot

Question

A compound of formula A2B3 has the hcp lattice. Which atom forms the hcp lattice and what fraction of tetrahedral voids is occupied by the other atoms :

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
Bhcp lattice - B, Tetrahedral voids - A

Step-by-step explanation

A2B3 has HCP lattice

If A form HCP,
then of THV must occupied by B to form A2B3

If B form HCP, then of THV must occupied by A to form A2B3

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