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AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Solid State

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Close Packed Structures MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The number of octahedral void(s) per atom present in a cubic close-packed structure is

A

4

B

1

C

3

D

2

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In a cubic close-packed (ccp) structure, there is one octahedral void per atom. The total number of octahedral voids is equal to the number of atoms.

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