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Question

For tetrahedral co-ordination the radius ratio $(r^+ /r^-)$ should be

A

1.414 - 0.732

B

0.732

C

0.156 - 0.225

D

0.225 - 0.414

Answer

0.225 - 0.414

Explanation

Solution

For an atom or ion to fit into a tetrahedral void the radius ratio $(r^+/r^-)$ should be $0.225-0.414$ .