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Chemistry Question on The solid state

How many octahedral void(s) are present per atom in a cubic close - packed structure?

A

3

B

4

C

1

D

2

Answer

4

Explanation

Solution

Number of octahedral void =12=12 edge centre ×14\times \,\frac{1}{4} per edge centre share +1+ 1 body centre =3+1=4 =3+1=4 unit cell