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A solid is made of two elements X and Y are in fcc arrangement and Y atoms occupy all the octahedral sites and alternate tetrahedral sites . What is the formula of the compound?

A solid is made of two elements X and Y are in fcc arrangement and Y atoms occupy all the octahedral sites and alternate tetrahedral sites . What is the formula of the compound?

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Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Dear Sahil
 
we have
 
x:y = 4 : 8
 
x : y = 1 : 2
 
hence formula of compound will be XY2
 
Regards
Arun (askIITians forum expert)

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