Q. A solid is made of two elements $X$ and $Z$. The atoms $Z$ are in ccp arrangement while the atom $X$ occupy all the tetrahedral sites. What is the formula of the compound?
A) $XZ$
B) $XZ_{2}$
C) $X_{2}Z$
D) $X_{2}Z_{3}$
Explanation
(c)
Tetrahedral sites are double comparable to octahedral sites then ratio of $X$ and $Z\$respectively 2:1, since formula of the compound $X_{2}Z$
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