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Atoms of element B form hcp lattice and those of the element A occupy 2//3^(rd) of tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound formed by the elements A and B ?

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Solution :The ATOMS of element B is forming close packed STRUCTURE.
Let number of B atoms = n
The total number of tetrahedral voids = 2n
Atoms A OCCUPY `(2//3)^(rd)` of tetrahedral voids.
Hence, the total number of
Atoms = `2n xx 2/3 =(4n)/3`
So the formula of a compound A`((4n)/3),B_n`
Taking n = 3, we GET `A_4B_3`.


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