Question
Chemistry Question on Crystal Structures
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: To form interstitial alloys, the radius ratio of smaller atom/larger atom should be in the range 0.414-0.732.
Statement II: Two different metals having metallic radii differing only by 10% but similar crystal structures can form a good alloy.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A):Both Statement I and Statement II are correct