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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?

salman , 7 Years ago
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Vikas TU

Last Activity: 7 Years ago

The quantity of tetrahedral voids shaped is equivalent to double the quantity of particles of component Y. 
Hence the proportion of number of particles of X and Y is 
2 : 1 =  2/1
The equation of compound is X2Y1.

dhanya unni

Last Activity: 7 Years ago

Since p occupy tetrahedral void P= 2N and Q = N.: 2N P: N Q ( N gets cancelled )2P:QTHUS THE EQUATION IS : P2Q1

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