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AIPMT MAINS 2012 Chemistry Crystal Structures MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Structure of a mixed oxide is cubic close-packed (c.c.p). The cubic unit cell of mixed oxide is composed of oxide ions. One fourth of the tetrahedral voids are occupied by divalent metal A and the octahedral voids are occupied by a monovalent metal B. The formula of the oxide is:

A

ABO₂

B

A₂BO₂

C

A₂B₃O₄

D

AB₂O₂

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In a cubic close-packed structure, the number of tetrahedral voids is twice the number of atoms, and the number of octahedral voids is equal to the number of atoms. Given the occupancy, the formula is AB₂O₂.

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