An ionic compound is formed by elements $X$ and $Y$. Element $Y$ forms a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ lattice, and element $X$ occupies one-third of the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?

  • A
    $X_2Y_3$
  • B
    $XY$
  • C
    $XY_3$
  • D
    $X_2Y$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Packing fraction of a layer in $2D$ hexagonal close packing arrangement is:

Difficult
View Solution

Consider the $bcc$ unit cells of the solid $1$ and $2$ with the position of atoms as shown below. The radius of atom $B$ is twice that of atom $A$. The unit cell edge length is $50\%$ more in solid $2$ than in $1$. What is the approximate packing efficiency in solid $2$? $........... \%$

In a crystal lattice,the number of octahedral voids compared to tetrahedral voids is ...............

Which of the following is the correct order of packing efficiency?

Element '$B$' forms $ccp$ structure and '$A$' occupies half of the octahedral voids,while oxygen atoms occupy all the tetrahedral voids. The structure of bimetallic oxide is

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo