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Grade 11Physical Chemistry

In a solid `AB` having NaCl structure atoms, occupy the cornersof the unit cell. if all the face centered atoms along one of the axis are removed, then the resultant stoichiometryof the solid is?

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12 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Drake
12 Years ago
by axis do you mean x , y and z ?
Profile image of sizzi
12 Years ago
correct the question ,this question asked in iit .........Na+ occupy corners so the answer is A3B4............two of the Na+ ions from face centered axis are removed ,no Cl- ion is removed that occupy octahedral void