Question
Question: If three elements X, Y and Z crystallise in a ccplattice with X atoms at the corners, Y atoms at the...
If three elements X, Y and Z crystallise in a ccplattice with X atoms at the corners, Y atoms at the cube centre and Z atoms at the edges, the formula fo the compound will be
A
XYZ,
B
XYZ2
C
XYZ3
D
X2Y2Z
Answer
XYZ3
Explanation
Solution
No of X atoms =81×8=1
No. of Y atoms = 1
No. of Z atoms =12×413
Formula of the compound = XYZ3