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A compound is formed by two elements P and Q. atoms of Q (as anions) make hcp lattice and those of the element P (as cations) occupy all the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound

A compound is formed by two elements P and Q. atoms of Q (as anions) make hcp lattice and those of the element P (as cations) occupy all the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound

Grade:12

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Riya
28 Points
6 years ago
Q forms HCP(Hexagonal closed packing) ===:N==6
 
P occupy All tetrahedral voids of Hcp==2N==>2*6==12
 
P:Q==12:6==>2:1
 
req formula == P2Q1

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